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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vevey is to drive which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 5h 52m.

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 41m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

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 and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

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 17m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 17m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 5m.

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 Lausannetrain Ic51
7h 17m
CHF 128–352
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
9h 51m
CHF 103–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Lausannebus FlixBus N839
11h 5m
Drive 665.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Veveycar 665.8 km
5h 52m
CHF 105–151
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 Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
7h 32m
CHF 138–287
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 41m
CHF 123–288
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 42m
CHF 165–343
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 39m
CHF 142–343
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 Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
6h 35m
CHF 208–423
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 10m
CHF 166–386

Cologne to Vevey by train

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Distance: 688.9 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Vevey via Basel SBB and Lausanne in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Vevey via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome, Lausanne, gare, and Lausanne in around 11h 5m.

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