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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €80 and takes 10h 11m.

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 27m and costs €170 - €460.

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 Köln via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Cologne?

The distance between Lausanne and Cologne is 669 km. The road distance is 614 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 via Mannheim which takes 6h 45m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 Federal 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 via Mannheim which takes 6h 45m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €80 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Lausanne to Cologne bus arrive?

Lausanne to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Lausanne to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lausanne to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Cologne is 614 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Lausanne to Cologne.

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

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Lausanne to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Lausanne to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 45m
€148–530
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 11m
€63–76
Drive 614 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Colognecar 614 km
7h 25m
€108–156
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 30m
€124–360
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 11m
€148–680
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
10h 22m
€157–556
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
6h 7m
€153–423
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 27m
€173–457
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 1m
€167–475
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 51m
€204–611
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 55m
€115–432

Lausanne to Cologne by train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 669.4 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Köln via Basel Euroairport FR, Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, and Basel, Bahnhof in around 10h 11m.

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