What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Cologne Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Cologne Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €85 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Basel and Cologne Cathedral is 489 km. The road distance is 491.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Cologne Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €85 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Cologne Cathedral?

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbf takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cologne Cathedral bus from?

Basel to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cologne Cathedral train from?

Basel to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Basel to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €85 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €47 - €52 and takes 5h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Basel to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

Basel to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Basel to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

Basel to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cologne Cathedral is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Basel to Cologne Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Cologne Cathedral?

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Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Cologne Cathedral?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Cologne Cathedral. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Basel to Cologne Cathedral - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 13 ways to get from Basel to Cologne Cathedral by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbftrain 43N / ...
3h 43m
€85–500
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Colognerideshare 490.5 km
5h 5m
€24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 57m
€47–52
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 19m
€30–103
Drive 491.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cologne Cathedralcar 491.2 km
4h 10m
€87–125
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 52m
€85–500
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 2m
€85–346
Train via Bonn Hbf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
7h 7m
€97–372
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 20m
€104–267
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h
€106–291
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 31m
€125–265
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
4h 24m
€131–434
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 54m
€120–343

Basel to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489.1 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–350 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily. Tickets cost €47–52 and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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