How to Travel from
Basel to Cologne
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Basel, Switzerland → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Cologne
Composite routes from Basel to Cologne
Cheapest
4 h 5 min
Car
487 km.
from $26
Fastest
1 h 9 min
Plane
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Continue onto Klingental
Klingental, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Kasernenstrasse
Kasernenstrasse, 104 м
104 м
Turn left onto Klybeckstrasse
Klybeckstrasse, 150 м
150 м
Turn right onto Sperrstrasse
Sperrstrasse, 1 km 514 м
1 km 514 м
Turn left onto Riehenring
Riehenring, 1 km 830 м
1 km 830 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Riehenring
Riehenring, 241 м
241 м
Continue and drive toward Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, 2 km 105 м
2 km 105 м
Keep left onto A 5
232 km 362 м
232 km 362 м
Keep right and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen
Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen, B 535, 318 м
318 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen
Schwetzingen, B 535, 350 м
350 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, A 5, 5 km 563 м
5 km 563 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Mannheim, Heidelberg
Mannheim, Heidelberg, A 656, 240 м
240 м
Keep left and drive toward Mannheim
Mannheim, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt
Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt, A 5, 14 km 319 м
14 km 319 м
Keep right and drive toward Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim, 193 м
193 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Mannheim, Viernheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, A 5, 378 м
378 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln, A 5, 53 km 788 м
53 km 788 м
Keep left onto A 67
7 km 758 м
7 km 758 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim, A 3, 2 km 812 м
2 km 812 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, A 3, 73 km 459 м
73 km 459 м
Keep right and take B 255 toward Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges
Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges, B 255, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
Keep left and take A 3, B 49 toward Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems
Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, A 3, B 49, 302 м
302 м
Keep left and take A 48, A 3 toward Köln, Koblenz
Köln, Koblenz, A 48, A 3, 444 м
444 м
Keep left and take A 3, A 48 toward Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz
Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz, A 3, A 48, 62 km 44 м
62 km 44 м
Keep right and take A 560 toward Bonn, Sankt Augustin, Siegburg, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, Hennef (Sieg)
Bonn, Sankt Augustin, Siegburg, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, Hennef (Sieg), A 560, 346 м
346 м
Keep left and take A 560 toward Bonn, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, Flughafen Köln-Bonn
Bonn, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, A 560, 7 km 209 м
7 km 209 м
Keep right and take A 59 toward Köln, Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Troisdorf
Köln, Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Troisdorf, A 59, 15 km 865 м
15 km 865 м
Keep left onto A 559 and drive toward Köln, Aachen, Köln-Porz-Gremberghoven
Köln, Aachen, Köln-Porz-Gremberghoven, 7 km 611 м
7 km 611 м
Keep right onto L 124
1 km 541 м
1 km 541 м
Keep left onto L 124
2 km 614 м
2 km 614 м
Continue onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 8
Train operators
Found: 7
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
3h 43m
5 times a day
$95.42–$108.14
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
1h 12m
Every 20 minutes
$41.98–$76.34
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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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