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Cologne to Lausanne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lausanne takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lausanne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 28m
Duration
671 km
Distance
CHF 189
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain train Ic51
6h 51m
CHF 145–540

Cologne to Lausanne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 670.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lausanne via Basel SBB in around 6h 51m.

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