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 25m and costs €95 - €260.

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, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

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 Renens VD and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Geneva to Cologne?

The distance between Geneva and Cologne is 538 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 which takes 8h 33m and costs €85 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 8h 33m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Geneva to Cologne bus arrive?

Geneva to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GVA - CGN
3h 34m
€85–208
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
€88–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 23m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 33m
€95–373
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2h 25m
€95–257
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 44m
€130–302
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
8h 36m
€88–230
Drive 652.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Colognecar 652.5 km
8h 9m
€112–162

Geneva to Cologne by train

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Distance: 537.6 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Lufthansa, Swiss, and Eurowings fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Köln Hbf via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 8h 33m.

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