What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vevey?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vevey is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 170 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Vevey?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Vevey is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Vevey?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Vevey. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Vevey via Basel SBB, Biel/Bienne and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vevey?

The distance between Cologne and Vevey is 689 km. The road distance is 665.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Vevey without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vevey without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 330.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Vevey?

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Cologne to Vevey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vevey train from?

Cologne to Vevey train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Vevey?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vevey is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 170 and takes 12h.

Where does the Cologne to Vevey train arrive?

Cologne to Vevey train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Vevey?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vevey is 666 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Cologne to Vevey.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Vevey?

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Where can I stay near Vevey?

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Cologne to Vevey - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Vevey by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
7h 26m
CHF 86–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt Airportbus N61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Lausannebus N122
12h
CHF 57–166
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
10h
CHF 94–328
Drive 665.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Veveycar 665.8 km
5h 52m
CHF 108–155
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Olten to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
7h 28m
CHF 106–311
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Veveytrain
5h 40m
CHF 108–295
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Veveytrain
5h 41m
CHF 133–335
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
6h 38m
CHF 120–293
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
7h 9m
CHF 125–338
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Olten to Lausannetrain
6h 30m
CHF 183–407

Cologne to Vevey by train

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 688.6 km
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Vevey, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Vevey via Basel SBB, Biel/Bienne, and Lausanne in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Vevey via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt Airport, Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome, Lausanne, gare, and Lausanne in around 12h.

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