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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Montreux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$171 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration Fastest 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Montreux:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Montreux costing on average $171 (€138).
A bus is $443 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Montreux costing on average $507 (€410).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
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How to get from Cologne to Montreux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Montreux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:50 AM12h25Cologne3:15 PMMontreux$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:50 AM12h25Cologne3:15 PMMontreux$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:50 AM12h25Cologne3:15 PMMontreux$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:55 PM17h20Cologne4:15 PMMontreux$591One-way0 transfers
- 10:20 PM17h55Cologne4:15 PMMontreux$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Montreux:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Montreux costing on average $171 (€138).
A bus is $443 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Montreux costing on average $507 (€410).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Montreux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Montreux station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Montreux by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Montreux by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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