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Twelve ways to Travel from Cologne to Lausanne

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Cheapest
By car (681 km)
6 h
681 km.
from $37
Fastest
Plane from Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport) to Lausanne (Geneve Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h
681 km.
from $8.88
Train
6 h 59 min
489 km.
from $252.20
Bus
11 h 2 min
490 km.
Train via Mannheim
7 h 8 min
490 km.
from $203.59
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 20 min
490 km.
from $233.60
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
5 h 11 min
490 km.
from $264.84
Bus, Plane
6 h 13 min
490 km.
from $279.54
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
6 h 2 min
490 km.
from $364.84
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
6 h 49 min
490 km.
from $303.16
Train, Plane (Train to Brussels National Airport)
6 h 20 min
490 km.
from $212.02

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$54.35

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Cologne to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Hak Bus

Phone:
+389 75 209 209
Email:
Website:
hakbus.org/
Bus from Cologne to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
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 Brussels National Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$195.65

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
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 Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65
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
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
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
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$141.30
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice 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:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
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:
$25.00–$28.26
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.22–$45.65
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$52.17

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
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:
6 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 Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78
Train from Biel/Bienne to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78
Train from Olten to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$92.39
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$28.26–$51.09
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
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:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lausanne is to drive which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lausanne is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Lausanne via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lausanne via Basel SBB and Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lausanne?

The distance between Cologne and Lausanne is 671 km. The road distance is 682.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $141.30 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Cologne to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lausanne bus from?

Cologne to Lausanne bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lausanne train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lausanne is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $141.30 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Lausanne bus arrive?

Cologne to Lausanne bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Lausanne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lausanne is 683 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Cologne to Lausanne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lausanne?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Lausanne. Prices start at $65.09 per night.
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