How to Travel from
Basel to Köln Hbf
by Plane, Train or Car
Schedule
Basel, Switzerland → Köln Hbf, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Köln Hbf
Composite routes from Basel to Köln Hbf
Cheapest
4 h 9 min
Car
491 km.
from $27
Route Navigator Basel - Köln Hbf
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Continue onto Schlettstadterstrasse
Schlettstadterstrasse, 93 м
93 м
Turn left onto Türkheimerstrasse
Türkheimerstrasse, 158 м
158 м
Turn right onto Colmarerstrasse
Colmarerstrasse, 245 м
245 м
Turn left onto Kannenfeldstrasse
Kannenfeldstrasse, 390 м
390 м
Keep right onto Mülhauserstrasse
Mülhauserstrasse, 1 km 607 м
1 km 607 м
Turn left onto Elsässerstrasse
Elsässerstrasse, 250 м
250 м
Keep right onto Elsässerstrasse
Elsässerstrasse, 248 м
248 м
Keep right
1 km 340 м
1 km 340 м
Keep right and drive toward Basel-Kleinhüningen, Deutschland, Lörrach, Riehen
Basel-Kleinhüningen, Deutschland, Lörrach, Riehen, 244 м
244 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riehenring
Riehenring, 211 м
211 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, 2 km 633 м
2 km 633 м
Keep right and drive toward Dom, Hbf, WDR
Dom, Hbf, WDR, 1 km 567 м
1 km 567 м
Keep right onto Tunisstraße
Tunisstraße, 268 м
268 м
Turn right onto Unter Sachsenhausen
Unter Sachsenhausen, 203 м
203 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dompropst-Ketzer-Straße
Dompropst-Ketzer-Straße, 159 м
159 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 8
Train operators
Found: 8
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
3h 52m
4 times a day
$81.52–$92.39
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
1h 12m
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 Basel to Köln Hbf?
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs $26.09 - $33.70 and takes 5h 7m.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Köln Hbf?
The fastest way to get from Basel to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Basel and Köln Hbf?
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Köln 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 Köln 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 Köln Hbf?
The distance between Basel and Köln Hbf is 493 km. The road distance is 492.2 km.
How do I travel from Basel to Köln Hbf without a car?
The best way to get from Basel to Köln 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 Köln 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 Köln Hbf bus from?
Basel to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where do I catch the Basel to Köln Hbf train from?
Basel to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel SBB station.
Train, bus or fly from Basel to Köln Hbf?
The best way to get from Basel to Köln 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 Köln Hbf bus arrive?
Basel to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
Where does the Basel to Köln Hbf train arrive?
Basel to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Basel to Köln Hbf?
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Köln Hbf is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Basel to Köln Hbf.
How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Köln Hbf?
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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?
There are 1533+ hotels available in Köln Hbf. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
Can I share a ride from Basel to Köln Hbf?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Köln Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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