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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Cologne is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Cologne is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 50m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at CADOURS - La Halle via TOULOUSE - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at L'isle-Jourdain via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Geneva to Cologne?

The distance between Geneva and Cologne is 512 km. The road distance is 627.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Cologne without a car is to train via Montpellier which takes 9h 23m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Geneva to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Cologne bus from?

Geneva to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Cologne train from?

Geneva to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Cologne?

The best way to get from Geneva to Cologne is to train via Montpellier which takes 9h 23m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Geneva to Cologne bus arrive?

Geneva to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Cologne train arrive?

Geneva to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Cologne is 628 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Geneva to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 379+ hotels available in Cologne.

Geneva to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Cologne by plane, taxi, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
2. Take the taxi from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Colognetaxi
1h 50m
€109–273
Train via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to L'isle-Jourdaintrain Ter
9h 23m
€141–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Gare Routière to CADOURS - La Hallebus 373
12h 35m
Drive 627.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Colognecar 627.5 km
7h 54m
€109–157
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to L'isle-Jourdaintrain Ter
9h 27m
€171–311
Bus via Annemasse
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Gare Routière to CADOURS - La Hallebus 373
14h 54m

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) flights

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 511.9 km
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Cologne, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Genève to Cologne via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Toulouse Matabiau, and L'isle-Jourdain in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Cologne via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, TOULOUSE - Gare Routière, and CADOURS - La Halle in around 12h 35m.

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