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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vevey is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Vevey is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 450.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Vevey?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Vevey. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Lausanne, gare via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel Euroairport FR and Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Vevey?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Vevey. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Vevey via Basel SBB and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vevey?

The distance between Cologne and Vevey is 689 km. The road distance is 665.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Vevey without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cologne to Vevey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vevey bus from?

Cologne to Vevey bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vevey train from?

Cologne to Vevey train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Vevey?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vevey is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Cologne to Vevey bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Vevey train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Vevey?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vevey is 666 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Cologne to Vevey.

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

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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
7h 17m
CHF 145–528
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
11h 7m
CHF 71–95
Drive 665.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Veveycar 665.8 km
5h 51m
CHF 111–161
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 Veveytrain
5h 52m
CHF 121–354
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 29m
CHF 129–527
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 51m
CHF 119–565
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 Veveytrain
5h 50m
CHF 166–446
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 46m
CHF 149–418
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 35m
CHF 200–600
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
7h 18m
CHF 159–457
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 Veveytrain
7h 2m
CHF 122–423
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 Veveytrain
9h 22m
CHF 143–419

Cologne to Vevey by train

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Distance: 688.9 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Vevey via Basel SBB and Lausanne in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Vevey via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome, Lausanne, gare, and Lausanne in around 11h 7m.

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