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

The cheapest way to get from Vevey to Cologne is to bus and night train which costs €55 - €160 and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vevey to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €110 - €320.

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 and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Vevey to Cologne?

The distance between Vevey and Cologne is 689 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 which takes 8h 17m and costs €160 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m 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 which takes 8h 17m and costs €160 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Vevey to Cologne train arrive?

Vevey to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Vevey to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 17m
€161–418
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Freiburgbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the night train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 12m
€57–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 18m
Drive 666 km
1. Drive from Vevey to Colognecar 666 km
5h 54m
€114–165
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
8h 20m
€161–418
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Vevey to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
5h 51m
€118–313
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 7m
€169–417
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 56m
€148–445
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h 49m
€150–459
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Vevey to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 45m
€116–332

Vevey to Cologne by train

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8h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 688.9 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Vevey to Köln Hbf via Lausanne and Basel SBB in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vevey to Köln via Lausanne, Lausanne, gare, Lausanne, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), and Basel, Bahnhof in around 11h 18m.

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