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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £524.
Distance: 492 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£95 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £524 Average Price | £138 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Lausanne to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Cologne:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Cologne costing on average £95.
A coach is £460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Cologne costing on average £524.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Coach takes on average 13h 7m.
The journey is about 9m faster (6h 38m by train vs 6h 47m by car) and roughly £44 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£95 vs £138). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Cologne from Lausanne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cologne are Bonn, Düsseldorf, Aachen, Koblenz and Leverkusen. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cologne on Omio.
Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.
Aachen is best known for its cathedral and its close ties to Charlemagne and imperial history. Near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, it feels compact, youthful and international, with thermal spa traditions and a busy university scene.
Koblenz sits at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle, with a historic centre shaped by Roman beginnings and river trade. It is known for the Deutsches Eck and Ehrenbreitstein, while vineyards and waterfront views give it a calm, lived-in feel.
Leverkusen is best known as the home of Bayer and football club Bayer 04 Leverkusen. It feels modern and practical, with industrial roots, Rhine-side green spaces and a few cultural sights such as the Japanese Garden.
Travel to Cologne 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 Lausanne to Cologne.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Cologne:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Cologne costing on average £95.
A coach is £460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Cologne costing on average £524.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Coach takes on average 13h 7m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Cologne as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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