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Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.57–$978.26

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$315.22

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$597.83
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$510.87
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$391.30

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$239.13
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$141.30
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$51.09
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$70.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.22–$45.65
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$55.43
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Train from Bonn Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Basel is to rideshare which costs $33.26 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $141.30 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to Basel?

The distance between Cologne and Basel is 489 km. The road distance is 490.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 .

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

The train from Köln Hbf to Basel Bad Bf takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Basel train from?

Cologne to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or fly from Cologne to Basel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Basel is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $103.26 - $293.48 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Basel?

It is currently 09:19 at both, Cologne and Basel.

Where does the Cologne to Basel train arrive?

Cologne to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Basel is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Cologne to Basel.

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

Book your Cologne to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Basel?

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