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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Cologne Hbf

Composite routes from Basel to Cologne Hbf

Cheapest
4 h 5 min
Car
491 km.
from $27

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Basel to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$470.74

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$432.57–$1,145.03

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$763.36

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.79–$597.96
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$356.23
Plane from Basel to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.62–$699.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$623.41
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Basel to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Basel to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$407.12

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.36–$30.53

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$57.25
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Train from Basel Sbb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Basel to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$39.44

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cologne Hbf is to rideshare which costs $26.09 - $33.70 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cologne Hbf is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cologne Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cologne Hbf. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Cologne via Karlsruhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cologne Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Cologne Hbf?

The distance between Basel and Cologne Hbf is 493 km. The road distance is 491.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cologne Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 .

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

The train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf takes 3h 52m including transfers and departs four times a day.

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

Basel to Cologne Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Cologne Hbf?

The best way to get from Basel to Cologne Hbf is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $103.26 - $293.48 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Cologne Hbf bus arrive?

Basel to Cologne Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Basel to Cologne Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Cologne Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cologne Hbf is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Basel to Cologne Hbf.

Which airlines fly from Basel Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport Airport?

Lufthansa City, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair UK and four other airlines offer flights from Basel Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport Airport.

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

Book your Basel to Cologne Hbf train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne Hbf?

There are 1538+ hotels available in Cologne Hbf. Prices start at $45.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Cologne Hbf?

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