You can get from Cologne to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
To get from Cologne to Geneva on Jan 31 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 328 miles (529 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $34 - $695 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $34 (€30) • 11 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $34 (€30) • 11 h 35 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Swiss or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 328 miles (529 km) between Cologne and Geneva. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 11 h 35 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $34 (€30). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus, Swiss or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Cologne to Geneva.
Travel from Cologne, Germany to Geneva, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Cologne and Geneva closer to your planned date of departure here.
Return travel to Cologne, Germany from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Requirements for reentering Germany:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Cologne, Germany was last verified on 1/24/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Cologne from Geneva.
There are 4 ways to travel to Geneva from Cologne including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Geneva from Cologne is by taking a train with an average price of $34 (€30).
This is compared to other travel options to Geneva:
Taking a train is usually $49 (€43) less than taking a bus to Geneva, which costs on average $83 (€73) for the same trip.
Taking a train is about $661 (€577) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $695 (€607) for this route.
The fastest way to get to Geneva from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 11 h 35 min.
Other travel options to Geneva can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 12 h 10 min.
In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 24 h of travel time.
The distance from Cologne to Geneva is approximately 328 miles (529 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Geneva is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cologne to Geneva as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Geneva:
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However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Geneva online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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