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737 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Cologne to Geneva

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Cheapest
By car (737 km)
6 h 33 min
737 km.
from $40
Fastest
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 33 min
737 km.
from $9.61
Train
7 h 55 min
528 km.
from $296.22
Train, Plane (Train to Brussels National Airport)
5 h 53 min
528 km.
from $202.63
Bus
12 h 30 min
528 km.
Train via Mannheim
8 h 20 min
528 km.
from $262.28
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
4 h 50 min
528 km.
from $204.75
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
4 h 25 min
528 km.
from $234.40

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$70.65

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Cologne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$271.74

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$304.35
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$195.65

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26
Plane from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$815.22
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$434.78

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$282.61
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$815.22
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$271.74

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$141.30
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$70.65
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$51.09

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$65.22
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$130.43

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$55.43
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$29.35
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.22–$45.65
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$53.26

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$70.65
Train from Bern to Genève
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.91–$86.96

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Geneva is to drive which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $130.43 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Geneva via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Genève via Basel SBB and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Cologne to Geneva?

The distance between Cologne and Geneva is 749 km. The road distance is 738.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Geneva?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Cologne to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Geneva bus from?

Cologne to Geneva bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Geneva train from?

Cologne to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Geneva?

The best way to get from Cologne to Geneva is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $163.04 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $97.83 - $326.09 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Geneva bus arrive?

Cologne to Geneva bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Geneva train arrive?

Cologne to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Geneva is 739 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Cologne to Geneva.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Geneva?

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1074+ hotels available in Geneva. Prices start at $77.22 per night.
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