The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Cologne
Cheapest price
49S$
Average price
135S$
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h
Trains per day
32
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Cologne will cost around 135S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 49S$.
To travel from Geneva to Cologne you need to make at least 3 changes.
IR 2517 · ICE 1069:54 AM7h11Geneva station5:05 PMCologne Hbf49 S$1One-way1 change
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 10610:05 AM7h00Geneva station5:05 PMCologne Hbf49 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 719 · IC 1621 · ECE 4 · ICE 22411:20 AM8h46Geneva station8:06 PMCologne Hbf59 S$1One-way4 changes
IC 717 · ICE 10410:20 AM8h45Geneva station7:05 PMCologne Hbf59 S$1One-way1 change
IR 2521 · IC 972 · ICE 10411:54 AM7h11Geneva station7:05 PMCologne Hbf59 S$1One-way2 changes
IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 1088:05 AM7h00Geneva station3:05 PMCologne Hbf120 S$1One-way3 changes
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 3709:05 AM7h00Geneva station4:05 PMCologne Hbf140 S$1One-way4 changes
IR 1817 · IC 521 · IR 1867 · ICE 27811:05 AM7h00Geneva station6:05 PMCologne Hbf79 S$1One-way4 changes
IR 1821 · IC 525 · ICE 276 · ICE 5141:05 PM7h00Geneva station8:05 PMCologne Hbf100 S$1One-way3 changes
IR 1819 · IC 523 · IR 1869 · ICE 10412:05 PM7h00Geneva station7:05 PMCologne Hbf90 S$1One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Geneva to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 44S$. 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 coach costs an average of 44S$, and a flight costs an average of 231S$.
Distance: 529 km
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155S$ Average Price | 68S$ Average Price Cheapest | 505S$ Average Price |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Geneva to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Cologne trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, 30 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 1805 · IC 509 · ICE 374 · ICE 612 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 7h19 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 707 · IC 1609 · ICE 74 · ICE 1010 | On time 5:20 AM Geneva station | 7h09 | 12:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 changes | |
EC 41 · IC 707 · IC 608 · ICE 74 | On time 5:27 AM Geneva station | 7h02 | 12:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4 changes | |
EC 41 · IC 707 · IC 608 · ICE 74 | 5:27 AM Geneva station | 8h59 | 2:26 PM Cologne Hbf | 5 changes | |
IR 2509 · IC 960 · ICE 200 | On time 5:54 AM Geneva station | 7h11 | 1:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1807 · IC 511 · IR 1857 · ICE 200 | On time 6:05 AM Geneva station | 7h00 | 1:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 709 · ICE 108 | On time 6:20 AM Geneva station | 8h45 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2511 · ICE 372 · ICE 610 | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 7h11 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1809 · IC 513 · ICE 372 · ICE 610 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 7h00 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 711 · IC 1613 · ICE 6 · ICE 918 | On time 7:20 AM Geneva station | 7h09 | 2:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 changes | |
IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 108 | On time 8:05 AM Geneva station | 7h00 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
9764+ 9459 | 8:29 AM Geneva station | 11h47 | 8:16 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
9756+ 6614+ 9459 | 8:34 AM Geneva station | 11h42 | 8:16 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2515 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 518 | On time 8:54 AM Geneva station | 7h11 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370 | On time 9:05 AM Geneva station | 7h00 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 changes | |
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 8h20 | 5:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 715 · IC 1617 · ICE 72 · ICE 916 | On time 9:20 AM Geneva station | 7h09 | 4:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 changes | |
96558+ 6616+ 9459 | 9:29 AM Geneva station | 10h47 | 8:16 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2517 · ICE 106 | On time 9:54 AM Geneva station | 7h11 | 5:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 106 | On time 10:05 AM Geneva station | 7h00 | 5:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 717 · ICE 104 | On time 10:20 AM Geneva station | 8h45 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
9768+ 9459 | 10:29 AM Geneva station | 9h47 | 8:16 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2519 · IC 970 · ICE 278 · ICE 516 | On time 10:54 AM Geneva station | 7h11 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 1817 · IC 521 · IR 1867 · ICE 278 | On time 11:05 AM Geneva station | 7h00 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 719 · IC 1621 · ECE 4 · ICE 224 | 11:20 AM Geneva station | 8h46 | 8:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 719 · IC 1621 · ECE 4 · ICE 224 | 11:20 AM Geneva station | 7h23 | 6:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 2521 · IC 972 · ICE 104 | On time 11:54 AM Geneva station | 7h11 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1819 · IC 523 · IR 1869 · ICE 104 | On time 12:05 PM Geneva station | 7h00 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 721 · ICE 102 | 12:20 PM Geneva station | 8h45 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 721 · IC 1623 · EC 5320 · ICE 1649 | 12:20 PM Geneva station | 8h46 | 9:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 2523 · ICE 276 · ICE 514 | On time 12:54 PM Geneva station | 7h11 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1821 · IC 525 · ICE 276 · ICE 514 | On time 1:05 PM Geneva station | 7h00 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Cologne
Trains from Geneva to Cologne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 54S$ but you can travel from only 44S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 529 km distance in 6h 54m.
Distance 529 km |
Average train duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price 54S$ |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 54m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Geneva to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Geneva and Cologne from 44S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurostar
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Geneva to Cologne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Cologne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Geneva and Cologne
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Route de l'Aéroport
- Le Chef Genève Aéroport
- Montreux Jazz Café
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva
- ibis Geneva Airport Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva
- Located in the main hall
- 190 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Geneva city center and other Swiss destinations
- Train: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) connections to Geneva city center and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 15
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only
- There are luggage lockers in the station
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
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