Trains tickets from Basel to Cologne

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Basel to Cologne

Average priceUS$27 - US$165Average duration10h 5m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$36 - US$57Average duration5h
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Basel to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just US$36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
5hAverage duration
US$36Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Basel - Cologne

  1. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Basel to Cologne?

    Trains travelling between Basel and Cologne leave from Basel or Basel Central Station and arrive at Hbf, Cologne/Bonn Airport, Köln-Blumenberg.

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Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, explore station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Basel and Cologne, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Cologne to Basel

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