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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 Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$623.41
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63

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 Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29

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 Bad Bf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
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:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
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 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

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:
Once daily

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?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $26.09 - $33.70 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cologne. 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?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Cologne?

The distance between Basel and Cologne is 489 km. The road distance is 491.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 .

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbf takes 3h 43m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Cologne?

The best way to get from Basel to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 43m 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 43m.

Where does the Basel to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cologne is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Basel to Cologne.

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

Book your Basel to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Cologne?

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