How to travel from Cologne to Geneva

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Travel Information between Cologne and Geneva

Distance328 miles (529 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$43 - $144
Cheapest modeBus • $43 (€39) • 12 h 25 min
Fastest modeFlight • $144 (€130) • 2 h 55 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 328 miles (529 km) by train, bus or flight between Cologne and Geneva. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Cologne to Geneva.

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from Cologne to Geneva

How to get from Cologne to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:35PM13h25
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
08:00AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$721One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:15AM15h55
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
06:10PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$651One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings LX4425+SWISSLX2804
06:45AM3h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:45AMGeneva International Airport
$5501One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnEC 7 · IC 1624 · IC 524 · IR 1824
08:53AM8h02
Cologne Hbf
04:55PMGeneva station
$1221One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 9 · IC 1628 · IC 528 · IR 1828
10:53AM8h02
Cologne Hbf
06:55PMGeneva station
$1221One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 9 · IC 977 · IR 2528
10:53AM8h12
Cologne Hbf
07:05PMGeneva station
$1221One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55PM17h30
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:25PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
03:25PM21h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
12:25PMGenève, Aéroport
$831One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:20PM20h45
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:05AMGenève, Aéroport
$1221One-way
2 transfers
Eurowings LX4431+SWISSLX2816
06:30PM3h20
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:50PMGeneva International Airport
$6391One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LH5350+Lufthansa CitylineLH2388
03:15PM4h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:15PMGeneva International Airport
$6541One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1979+Lufthansa CitylineLH2250
01:35PM4h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
05:40PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$7701One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Geneva

Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Geneva.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Geneva including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Geneva from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $43 (€39).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Geneva:

Taking a bus costs $101 (€91) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $144 (€130).

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $49 (€44) from Cologne to Geneva.

The fastest way from Cologne to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 55 min.

There are alternative travel options to Geneva that take longer:

Bus takes on average 12 h 25 min.

Taking a train requires on average 6 h 45 min of travel time.

Geneva is approximately 328 miles (529 km) away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Geneva is:

  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • 7 flights a day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cologne and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Geneva:

    The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Geneva:

    • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Geneva. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Cologne to Geneva tickets on Omio for $43 (€39).
    • Travel with Eurowings or Lufthansa Cityline (2) to go to Geneva by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Cityline (2) Cologne to Geneva tickets on Omio for $144 (€130).
    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Geneva. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Geneva tickets on Omio for $49 (€44).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Geneva with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct bus with.
    • Take a direct flight with.
    • Direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Geneva as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cologne to Geneva.

    Looking to extend your trip from Cologne to Geneva? Many Omio customers who go from Cologne to Geneva usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon or Zurich. If you're looking to explore Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon or Zurich from Geneva, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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