What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel is to fly and train which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?

The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Basel is 372 km. The road distance is 479.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 380.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel bus from?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel train from?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 380 and takes 4h 34m, you could also bus via Bonn Hbf, which costs and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel bus arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel train arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel is 480 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?

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Can I share a ride from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?

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Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane

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Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
4h 14m
CHF 53–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
7h 35m
CHF 40–70
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 22m
CHF 121–386
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
4h 34m
CHF 69–375
Bus via Bonn Hbf
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 14m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2h 42m
CHF 104–269
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
4h 53m
CHF 83–371
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Baselrideshare 479.8 km
3h 59m
Drive 479.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Baselcar 479.8 km
3h 59m
CHF 78–112

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel by train

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Distance: 372.3 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa City, Eurowings, and five other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Basel Bad Bf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 34m.

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