How much does a bus ticket from Basel to Cologne cost?

The bus ticket price from Basel to Cologne starts at R 495. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Basel to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Basel to Cologne?

The average travel time between Basel and Cologne is around 10h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 379 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Basel and Cologne?

The number of buses from Basel to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Basel to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Basel to Cologne?

When taking the bus from Basel to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Cologne?

Buses travelling between Basel and Cologne leave from Basel Central Station or Basel Badischer Bahnhof and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Bus Basel to Cologne from R 274 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Basel to Cologne on 11 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	17:40	Basel Central Station	9h 15m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	15h 20m	10:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:33 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Basel to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 598, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

378 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 495 - R 2 553	Average duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 6 902 - R 6 905	Average duration8h 41m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 598 - R 943	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 279 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 107 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Cologne?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Cologne by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Basel to Cologne cost?
The bus ticket price from Basel to Cologne starts at R 495. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Basel to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Basel to Cologne?
The average travel time between Basel and Cologne is around 10h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 379 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Basel and Cologne?
The number of buses from Basel to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Basel to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Basel to Cologne?
When taking the bus from Basel to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Cologne?
Buses travelling between Basel and Cologne leave from Basel Central Station or Basel Badischer Bahnhof and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/11

R 1 356

10/11

R 865

Today

R 594

12/11

R 461

13/11

R 523

14/11

No data

15/11

R 1 037

16/11

R 905

The cheapest trip from Basel to Cologne was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 461

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Cologne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 461 to R 1 594 for a bus ticket from Basel to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 461, which is on 2025-11-12.