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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €150 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 20m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Geneva to Cologne?

The distance between Geneva and Cologne is 612 km. The road distance is 652.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 53m and costs €100 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Geneva to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Cologne train from?

Geneva to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Cologne?

The best way to get from Geneva to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 53m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 12h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €300 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Geneva to Cologne train arrive?

Geneva to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Cologne is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Geneva to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

Geneva to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Cologne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2h 24m
€99–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt AirportN122
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
12h 23m
€49–143
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
7h 53m
€105–353
Drive 652.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Cologne652.5 km
8h 4m
€112–162
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)GVA - CGN
3h 30m
€98–299
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
2h 20m
€124–315
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
8h 28m
€87–262

Geneva to Cologne by train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 612.3 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Köln Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt Airport, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 12h 23m.

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