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Basel SBB Station to Cologne Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel SBB Station and Cologne Central Station takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel SBB Station to Cologne Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 10m
Duration
493 km
Distance
€150
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
3h 49m
€85–550

Basel SBB Station to Cologne Central Station train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel SBB Station and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel SBB Station is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 5:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 493.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Basel SBB Station, Switzerland and Cologne Central Station, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–390 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Two other operators also service this route.

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