How to Travel from
Basel SBB Station to Cologne
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Basel SBB Station, Switzerland → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel Sbb Station to Cologne
Composite routes from Basel Sbb Station to Cologne
Cheapest
4 h 5 min
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490 km.
from $26
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Continue onto Centralbahnstrasse
Centralbahnstrasse, 119 м
119 м
Turn sharp right onto Markthallenbrücke
Markthallenbrücke, 26 м
26 м
Keep left onto Markthallenbrücke
Markthallenbrücke, 62 м
62 м
Continue onto Markthallenbrücke
Markthallenbrücke, 90 м
90 м
Continue onto Markthallenbrücke
Markthallenbrücke, 21 м
21 м
Turn slight left onto Elisabethenstrasse
Elisabethenstrasse, 1 km 717 м
1 km 717 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto St. Alban-Graben
St. Alban-Graben, 1 km 550 м
1 km 550 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Hammerstrasse
Hammerstrasse, 236 м
236 м
Turn right onto Riehenstrasse
Riehenstrasse, 249 м
249 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Riehenring
Riehenring, 1 km 337 м
1 km 337 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
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 Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$356.23
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.79–$597.96
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:
service@flixbus.com
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:
info@arjanitravel.com
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 SBB to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
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 40m
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:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
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 SBB Station to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $26.09 - $33.70 and takes 5h 21m.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Basel SBB Station and Cologne?
No, there is no direct bus from Basel SBB Station 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 8h.
Is there a direct train between Basel SBB Station and Cologne?
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 SBB Station to Cologne?
The distance between Basel SBB Station and Cologne is 493 km. The road distance is 491 km.
How do I travel from Basel SBB Station to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Cologne 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 SBB Station to Cologne?
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 SBB Station to Cologne bus from?
Basel SBB Station to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where do I catch the Basel SBB Station to Cologne train from?
Basel SBB Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel SBB station.
Train, bus or fly from Basel SBB Station to Cologne?
The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs $103.26 - $304.35 and takes 5h 48m.
Where does the Basel SBB Station to Cologne bus arrive?
Basel SBB Station to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
What is the time difference between Basel SBB Station and Cologne?
It is currently 03:45 at both, Basel SBB Station and Cologne.
Where does the Basel SBB Station to Cologne train arrive?
Basel SBB Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Basel SBB Station to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Basel SBB Station to Cologne is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Basel SBB Station to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Basel SBB Station to Cologne?
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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 SBB Station to Cologne?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel SBB Station and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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