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How to Travel from

Lausanne to Cologne

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lausanne to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$369.57

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$271.74

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$195.65

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$304.35
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$445.65
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$271.74
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$358.70

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$51.09

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.22–$45.65
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$52.17

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Sbb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Olten
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$59.78–$108.70
Train from Lausanne to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.22–$76.09
Train from Biel/Bienne to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$41.30
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$28.26–$51.09
Train from Lausanne to Zürich
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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Cologne is to drive which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $130.43 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Cologne via Karlsruhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Köln Hbf via Olten and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Cologne?

The distance between Lausanne and Cologne is 696 km. The road distance is 683.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $141.30 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Lausanne to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Cologne train from?

Lausanne to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $141.30 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Lausanne to Cologne bus arrive?

Lausanne to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

What is the time difference between Lausanne and Cologne?

It is currently 20:25 at both, Lausanne and Cologne.

Where does the Lausanne to Cologne train arrive?

Lausanne to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Cologne is 683 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Lausanne to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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