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

The cheapest way to get from Vevey to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vevey to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Vevey and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vevey to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lausanne, gare and arriving at Köln via Lausanne, Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Vevey and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Vevey to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vevey and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Lausanne, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Vevey to Cologne?

The distance between Vevey and Cologne is 688 km. The road distance is 666 km.

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

The best way to get from Vevey to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 53m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Vevey to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vevey to Cologne bus from?

Vevey to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Vevey to Cologne train from?

Vevey to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Vevey to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vevey to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 53m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Vevey to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vevey to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vevey to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vevey to Cologne is 666 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Vevey to Cologne.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Vevey 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 / ...
7h 53m
€146–328
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
11h 56m
€75–135
Drive 666 km
1. Drive from Vevey to Colognecar 666 km
5h 54m
€120–174
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Vevey to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
5h 36m
€124–335
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 17m
€151–363
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
11h 28m
€160–329
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Vevey 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 48m
€164–355
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 56m
€148–375
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h 35m
€161–413
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Vevey 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
7h 17m
€121–329

Vevey to Cologne by train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 687.7 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Vevey to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Lausanne, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vevey to Köln via Lausanne, Lausanne, gare, Lausanne, Basel Euroairport FR, Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, and Basel, Bahnhof in around 11h 56m.

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