How to Travel from
Cologne to Basel
by Plane, Train or Car
Schedule
Cologne, Germany → Basel, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Basel
Composite routes from Cologne to Basel
Cheapest
4 h 6 min
Car
489 km.
from $26
Fastest
1 h 9 min
Plane
Route Navigator Cologne - Basel
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 810 м
1 km 810 м
Keep right onto L 111
1 km 52 м
1 km 52 м
Turn left onto Im Hasental
Im Hasental, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep right and drive toward Porz, Vingst
Porz, Vingst, 1 km 554 м
1 km 554 м
Keep left onto Östliche Zubringerstraße
Östliche Zubringerstraße, 22 km 637 м
22 km 637 м
Keep right and take A 560 toward Frankfurt am Main, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin
Frankfurt am Main, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, A 560, 7 km 181 м
7 km 181 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln, Frankfurt am Main
Köln, Frankfurt am Main, A 3, 287 м
287 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main, A 3, 136 km 360 м
136 km 360 м
Keep right and take A 67, B 43 toward Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim
Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim, A 67, B 43, 1 km 594 м
1 km 594 м
Keep left
1 km 909 м
1 km 909 м
Keep right onto A 67 toward A 67
A 67, 75 km 840 м
75 km 840 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Heidelberg, Mannheim
Heidelberg, Mannheim, A 656, 175 м
175 м
Keep left and take A 656 toward Heidelberg
Heidelberg, A 656, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Karlsruhe, Stuttgart
Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, A 5, 15 km 754 м
15 km 754 м
Keep right and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim, A 6, 246 м
246 м
Keep left and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, A 6, 484 м
484 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Basel, Karlsruhe
Basel, Karlsruhe, A 5, 224 km 428 м
224 km 428 м
Keep right and drive toward Basel-Kleinhüningen, Mulhouse (F), Riehen
Basel-Kleinhüningen, Mulhouse (F), Riehen, 1 km 514 м
1 km 514 м
Keep left
40 м
40 м
Continue onto Riehenring
Riehenring, 202 м
202 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riehenring
Riehenring, 1 km 720 м
1 km 720 м
Turn right onto Feldbergstrasse
Feldbergstrasse, 1 km 418 м
1 km 418 м
Continue onto Klingelbergstrasse
Klingelbergstrasse, 433 м
433 м
Keep right onto Missionsstrasse
Missionsstrasse, 93 м
93 м
Turn left onto Birmannsgasse
Birmannsgasse, 38 м
38 м
Keep right onto Birmannsgasse
Birmannsgasse, 1 km 532 м
1 km 532 м
Turn right onto Rufacherstrasse
Rufacherstrasse, 104 м
104 м
Turn right onto Schlettstadterstrasse
Schlettstadterstrasse, 82 м
82 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 8
AD
Air Dolomiti
50 min
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.17–$445.65
Train operators
Found: 9
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
3h 47m
Every 4 hours
$81.52–$92.39
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
1h 14m
Every 20 minutes
$35.87–$65.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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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