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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 16m.

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 18m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 430.

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 Köln and arriving at Lausanne via Basel, Bahnhof SBB and Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lausanne?

The distance between Cologne and Lausanne is 671 km. The road distance is 614.7 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 51m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lausanne train from?

Cologne to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 51m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Cologne to Lausanne bus arrive?

Cologne to Lausanne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Cologne to Lausanne train arrive?

Cologne to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lausanne is 615 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Cologne to Lausanne.

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

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Cologne to Lausanne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Lausanne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
6h 51m
CHF 139–499
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Lausannebus FlixBus N839
10h 16m
CHF 59–72
Drive 614.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lausannecar 614.7 km
7h 23m
CHF 102–148
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
5h 20m
CHF 115–334
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
7h 3m
CHF 122–499
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
9h 25m
CHF 113–536
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
5h 18m
CHF 160–426
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
6h 20m
CHF 143–400
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
6h 9m
CHF 194–572
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
6h 51m
CHF 153–439
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
6h 30m
CHF 116–403
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LUX - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
8h 50m
CHF 137–399

Cologne to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 670.6 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Lausanne via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, and Basel Euroairport FR in around 10h 16m.

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