What is the travel distance from Basel to Cologne?

About 235 miles (379 km) separate Basel and Cologne.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Basel to Cologne start their journey at Basel Central Station and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Cathedral, Lanxess Arena, Hohenzollern Bridge, Cologne cable cars and Köln Triangle Panorama.

Bus Basel to Cologne from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Cologne on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:40pm	Basel Central Station	9h 15m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	15h 20m	10:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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

Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

235 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $146	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$393 - $393	Average Duration8h 41m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $54	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,279 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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 traveling from Basel to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Basel to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/09

$78

11/10

$50

Today

$34

11/12

$27

11/13

$30

11/14

No data

11/15

$59

11/16

$52

The cheapest trip from Basel to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $27

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 $27 to $91 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 $27 which is on 2025-11-12.