What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 49m and costs €170 - €390.

How far is it from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

The distance between Cologne and Val-d'Isère is 1156 km. The road distance is 871 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Val-d'Isère without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère without a car is to train via Bourg-St-Maurice which takes 11h 9m and costs €160 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

The best way to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère is to train via Bourg-St-Maurice which takes 11h 9m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 7m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Val-d'Isère?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Val-d'Isère is 871 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Cologne to Val-d'Isère.

Where can I stay near Val-d'Isère?

There are 5937+ hotels available in Val-d'Isère.

Cologne to Val-d'Isère - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Val-d'Isère by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, shuttle, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bourg-St-Maurice
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Bourg-St-MauriceEurostar
11h 9m
€167–573
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LyonFlixBus N710
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Val d'IsèreSki73
16h 7m
€79–124
Drive 871 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Val-d'Isère871 km
9h 17m
€135–195
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)DUS - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val d’Isere
9h
€144–354
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Bourg St MauriceThalys
12h 53m
€147–503
Night train, train, shuttle
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Genève-AéroportIc1 / ...
4. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val d’Isere
15h 25m
€160–443
Train to Frankfurt, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val d’Isere
8h 49m
€177–382

Cologne to Val-d'Isère by train, foot, and bus

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11h 9mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,155.6 km
Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Val-d'Isère, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Val D Isere - Gare-Routiere via Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Bourg-St-Maurice, and Bourg St Maurice - Gare-Routiere in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Val d'Isère via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Lyon in around 16h 7m.

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