- Cologne to Basel trains
Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Basel Bad Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Basel Bad Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Basel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Basel?
Cologne
- ABahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany - D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany - E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany - F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- C
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Basel by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Basel start at $78. The average price for this train route is around $130. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Basel?
The average train trip from Cologne to Basel takes 4h 9m and covers 381 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 53m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Basel route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Eurostar, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Basel?
The earliest train from Cologne to Basel departs at 6:53am. The latest train departs at 8:55pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Basel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Eurostar, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Basel?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Eurostar has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Eurostar, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Eurostar, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.








