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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price on Oct 23
$91
Average ticket price on Oct 23
$147
Fastest journey on Oct 23
12 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 23
14 h 33 m
Buses on Oct 23
12
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Geneva will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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FlixBusBuses from Cologne to Geneva run on average 8 times per day, taking around 14h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 11h 25m.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 11h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cologne to Geneva.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 17h56 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 15h46 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Geneva buses for today, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 17h50 | 12:25 PM Genève, Aéroport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 12h25 | 8:00 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 15h55 | 3:55 PM Genève, Aéroport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 15h05 | 3:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 16h30 | 6:15 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 13h40 | 6:30 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
50429 · 5709 | 11:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 18h40 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 20h45 | 9:05 AM Genève, Aéroport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 21h30 | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 15h25 | 7:20 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 15h46 | 8:00 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Most Cologne to Geneva buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Geneve, Place Dorcière station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Geneva bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and baggage claim area.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
Available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.
Geneve, Place Dorcière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km), Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Geneve, Place Dorcière.
Available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève, Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Montreux Jazz Café (in the station), La Cuisine (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the airport terminal, near the bus station entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Aéroport.
Available at Genève, Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Aéroport: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Swiss Bakery (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Gare Routière.
Available at Genève, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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