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

The cheapest way to get from Vevey to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €160 and takes 13h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vevey to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Vevey and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Vevey to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vevey and arriving at Köln Hbf via Lausanne, Olten, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Vevey to Cologne?

The distance between Vevey and Cologne is 713 km. The road distance is 666 km.

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

The best way to get from Vevey to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 39m and costs €95 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Vevey to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vevey to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Vevey to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vevey to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 39m and costs €95 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 13h 53m.

Where does the Vevey to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vevey to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vevey to Cologne is 666 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Vevey to Cologne.

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

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Vevey to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Vevey to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 39m
€97–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Frankfurt central train stationbus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
13h 53m
€64–153
Drive 666 km
1. Drive from Vevey to Colognecar 666 km
5h 54m
€116–168
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Vevey to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 54m
€116–313
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 9m
€90–288
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Beuel Bftrain 43N
11h 35m
€124–302
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
6h 49m
€131–343
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Vevey to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 4m
€141–359
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 47m
€142–407

Vevey to Cologne by train

193Weekly Trains

7h 39mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 713.2 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Vevey to Köln Hbf via Lausanne, Olten, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vevey to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Lausanne, Lausanne, gare, Lausanne, Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 13h 53m.

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