How to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Cologne
- 530 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
21h 10m
3 transfers
Bus + Flight
€170
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Cologne: bus, flight. The two cities are about 530 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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Genève-Eaux-Vives to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Genève-Eaux-Vives → Lyon Saint-ExupérybusRegional connection·2h 45m
- 2Lyon Saint-Exupéry → London Gatwickflight
easyJet·1h 40m - 3London Gatwick → London Stanstedbus
National Express coach·2h 10m - 4London Stansted → Cologne/Bonn Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 20m
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetLyon Saint-Exupéry-London GatwickSee live options and dates →National Express coachLondon Gatwick-London StanstedSee live options and dates →RyanairLondon Stansted-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Regional connection, easyJet, National Express coach, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Cologne works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon, about 2h 45m. Transfer in Lyon and continue by easyJet flight on to London (1h 40m). Transfer in London and continue by Ryanair flight on to Cologne (1h 20m). In total it's roughly €170 over 21h 10m, 3 transfers.
Genève-Eaux-Vives to Cologne: common questions
Is there a bus from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Cologne?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Cologne from Genève-Eaux-Vives?
About 530 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Genève-Eaux-Vives to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, easyJet, National Express coach, Ryanair.
What is the cheapest way to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, easyJet, National Express coach, Ryanair
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 25 Sep 2026