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How to travel from Geneva to Cologne

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Compare bus, train, 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 bus with prices starting from €43. 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 bus costs an average of €43, and a flight costs an average of €198.

Distance: 328 miles (529 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

€125

Average price

€74

Average price

Cheapest

€556

Average price

7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

12h 42m

Average total duration

12h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Air Dolomiti

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Geneva to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM17h05
Geneve, Place Dorcière
02:55AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$931One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55PM22h15
Geneve, Place Dorcière
10:10PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$861One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2383+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4050
09:20AM3h15
Geneva International Airport
12:35PMCologne Bonn Airport
$7781One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:50AM16h05
Geneve, Place Dorcière
03:55AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$931One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:05PM18h25
Geneve, Place Dorcière
08:30AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$1011One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:05PM17h40
Geneve, Place Dorcière
01:45PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$1121One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2247+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4050
08:55AM3h40
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
12:35PMCologne Bonn Airport
$7281One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2385 · LH1984
01:10PM4h05
Geneva International Airport
05:15PMCologne Bonn Airport
$7781One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2249 · LH1984
01:05PM4h10
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
05:15PMCologne Bonn Airport
$7281One-way
1 transfer

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