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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Cologne is to drive which costs €110 - €170 and takes 8h 9m.

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 13m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Köln via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Renens VD, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

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 8h 23m and costs €160 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Geneva to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Cologne bus from?

Geneva to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

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 8h 23m and costs €160 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Geneva to Cologne bus arrive?

Geneva to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Geneva to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Cologne is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Geneva to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Geneva to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Cologne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2h 13m
€100–282
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GVA - CGN
3h 34m
€87–259
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
8h 23m
€165–628
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 5m
Drive 652.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Colognecar 652.5 km
8h 9m
€114–164
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2h 25m
€151–397
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 33m
€170–788
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
18h 12m
€118–225

Geneva to Cologne by train

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Distance: 612.3 km
Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Köln via Basel Euroairport FR, Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, and Basel, Bahnhof in around 11h 5m.

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