- Distance: 488.9 km
- Duration: 4h
The average train between Cologne Central Station and Basel takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne Central Station and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Cologne Central Station to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne Central Station station and arriving at Basel station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Cologne Central Station to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne Central Station to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Cologne Central Station to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne Central Station and Basel is 379 km. The road distance is 489 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 80–360 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Two other operators also service this route.
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
.jpg "Nightjet train Innsbruck Hbf")
