What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €90 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Köln Hbf?

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 Köln Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Basel and Köln Hbf is 493 km. The road distance is 491.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €90 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Köln Hbf?

The train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf takes 3h 49m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Köln Hbf bus from?

Basel to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Köln Hbf train from?

Basel to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Basel to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €90 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €310 and takes 6h.

Where does the Basel to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Basel to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Basel to Köln Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Köln Hbf is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Basel to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Köln Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1852+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Köln Hbf?

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

Basel to Köln Hbf - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Köln Hbf by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 49m
€90–550
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Colognerideshare 490.4 km
5h 7m
€24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 53m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 17m
€30–103
Drive 491.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Köln Hbfcar 491.5 km
4h 11m
€86–125
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 / ...
3h 58m
€86–381
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
8h 11m
€49–79
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h
€99–303
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 27m
€55–246
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
4h 56m
€112–312
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
4h 26m
€132–414
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 34m
€116–349

Basel to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 493.3 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Köln Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–380 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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