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 - €100 and takes 13h 11m.

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 31m and costs €95 - €280.

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 56m.

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 via Mannheim which takes 7h 56m and costs €100 - €350.

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 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 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €100 - €350 and takes 7h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 13h 11m.

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 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 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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
€87–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt central train stationbus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
13h 11m
€47–96
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 56m
€105–346
Drive 652.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Colognecar 652.5 km
8h 9m
€114–164
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 31m
€97–271
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 41m
€128–316
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 34m
€92–262
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 Kall Bftrain
5. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Süd Bftrain
18h 33m
€104–177

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 three other airlines 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 Bern, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 56m.

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