How to Travel from
Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
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Cologne Bonn Airport, Germany → Basel, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Composite routes from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Cheapest
3 h 55 min
Car
478 km.
from $26
Other
3 h 42 min
Train, Plane
370 km.
from $280
5 h 2 min
370 km.
from $112.15
2 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
370 km.
from $204.62
Route Navigator Cologne Bonn Airport - Basel
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Continue
1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
Keep right
24 м
24 м
Keep left
13 м
13 м
Keep left
280 м
280 м
Keep right onto Waldstraße and drive toward Alle Richtungen, All directions
Waldstraße, Alle Richtungen, All directions, 349 м
349 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Waldstraße
Waldstraße, 218 м
218 м
Turn sharp left onto Grengeler Mauspfad
Grengeler Mauspfad, 2 km 884 м
2 km 884 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nachtigallenstraße
Nachtigallenstraße, 178 м
178 м
Turn left onto Sportplatzstraße
Sportplatzstraße, 1 km 524 м
1 km 524 м
Keep right onto L 489
34 м
34 м
Turn slight right onto Heidestraße
Heidestraße, 378 м
378 м
Keep left and take A 59 toward Bonn
Bonn, A 59, 9 km 216 м
9 km 216 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 999 м
1 km 999 м
Turn right onto Klingentalstrasse
Klingentalstrasse, 1 km 635 м
1 km 635 м
Turn left onto Klingental
Klingental, 27 м
27 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97
Airlines
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$368.96
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.98–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Austrian Airlines
Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$458.01
Air Dolomiti
Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$53.43
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$82.70
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.26–$49.62
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Bonn Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
ÖBB EuroCity
Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Bonn Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel is to bus which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 7h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?
The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel is to fly and train which takes 2h 39m and costs $97.83 - $315.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Basel?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Basel?
No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and arriving at Basel SBB via Köln Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
How far is it from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?
The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Basel is 371 km. The road distance is 479.9 km.
How do I travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 2m and costs $70.65 - $163.04 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel bus from?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel train from?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?
The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs $70.65 - $163.04 and takes 5h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 7h 35m.
Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel bus arrive?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel train arrive?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Can I drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel is 480 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?
Book your Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel?
Book your Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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