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Cologne Central Station to Basel SBB Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Basel SBB Station takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station to Basel SBB 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 2m
Duration
493 km
Distance
CHF 100
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43 / ...
3h 54m
CHF 50–360

Cologne Central Station to Basel SBB Station train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne Central Station and Basel SBB Station. 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 SBB Station at 6:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 493.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 80–360 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Two other operators also service this route.

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