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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.
Flights from Cologne to Geneva depart on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $161 (€133) but you can travel from only $50 (€41) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 21:15. The fastest flight covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 3h 0m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $161 (€133) |
Flights per day 8 |
Fastest flight 3h 0m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$484
Average price
$701
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Flights per day
18
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap flight 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 $701 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $484.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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LH1977 · LH2250Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$538 Average price | $195 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 36m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Geneva:
A bus is $122 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Geneva costing on average $195 (€161).
A bus is $465 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Geneva costing on average $538 (€444).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 12h 6m.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Geneva flights for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX4425+ LX2806 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h35 | 1:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4425+ LX2804 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h45 | 10:05 AM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4425+ LX2824 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 6h30 | 12:50 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS8914+ OS353 | 6:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h40 | 12:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5348+ LH2248 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h20 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5348+ LH95 · LH1076 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 6h50 | 1:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5348+ LH97 · LH1076 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 6h50 | 1:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1973 · LH2248 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h50 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1977+ LH113 · LH1082 | 1:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 10h25 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS8916+ OS155 | 1:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h30 | 7:05 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4427+ LX2816 | 2:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h40 | 9:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4427+ LX2808 | 2:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h40 | 5:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4427+ LX2810 | 2:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h40 | 6:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1983 · LH121 · LH1082 | 6:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h25 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX4429+ LX2816 | 6:40 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h15 | 9:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4429+ LX2818 | 6:40 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h45 | 11:25 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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