How to travel from Cologne to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $163.

Distance: 328 miles (529 km)

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Flight

$155

Average price

$76

Average price

Cheapest

$472

Average price

7h 38m

Average total duration

7h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 47m

Average total duration

10h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 6m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Air Dolomiti

Most popular airline

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from Cologne to Geneva

How to get from Cologne to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM13h40
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM13h40
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsLX4429+SwissLX2816
    6:40 PM3h15
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    $6131One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 · IC 720
    9:31 AM6h54
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    4:25 PMGeneva station
    $1381One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 524 · IR 1824
    9:54 AM7h01
    Cologne Hbf
    4:55 PMGeneva station
    $1641One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 103 · IR 1868 · IC 522 · IR 1822
    8:54 AM7h01
    Cologne Hbf
    3:55 PMGeneva station
    $1641One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:55 PM15h25
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    7:20 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 PM12h50
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:45 AM16h30
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:15 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLX4425+SwissLX2804
    6:20 AM3h45
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:05 AMGeneva International Airport
    $5341One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLX4425+SwissLX2824
    6:20 AM6h25
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    12:45 PMGeneva International Airport
    $5341One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsOS8916+Austrian AirlinesOS155
    1:35 PM5h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:05 PMGeneva International Airport
    $5361One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Geneva

Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Geneva:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Geneva costing on average $53 (€43).

A bus is $118 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Geneva costing on average $163 (€133).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 54m.

Bus takes on average 13h 0m.

The distance from Cologne to Geneva is approximately 328 miles (529 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Geneva is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Swiss to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Geneva:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
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