How to get from Lausanne to Cologne
- 490 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.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lausanne to Cologne: bus. The two cities are about 490 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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490 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €67Older observation | 4h 30m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €60Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 7h 49m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €49Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 13h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€67Older observation4h 30m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€60Omio catalogue, Oct 57h 49m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€49Omio catalogue, Oct 513h 55m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lausanne to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lausanne → Liegebus
FlixBus·10h 20m - 2Liege → Cologne Airport CGNbusFlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLausanne-Liege, Liege-Cologne Airport CGNBook →
easyJetMilan Malpensa-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnDüsseldorf Airport-Cologne, Basel-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-CologneBook →
SBBLausanne-Bern, Bern-BaselBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Deutsche Bahn, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lausanne to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lausanne to Liege, about 10h 20m. Transfer in Liege and continue by FlixBus bus on to Cologne Airport CGN (2h 10m). In total it's roughly €51 over 13h 55m, 1 transfer.
Lausanne to Cologne: common questions
Is there a bus from Lausanne 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 Lausanne?
About 490 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Lausanne to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Deutsche Bahn, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lausanne 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026