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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 €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 48m. 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 €29, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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€90 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest |
7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Montreux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Montreux:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Montreux costing on average $63 (€50).
A bus is $128 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Montreux costing on average $166 (€130).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Montreux station.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn 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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