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

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Basel start from £42. The average price for this train route is around £70. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Basel?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Basel is 4h 9m, covering a distance of 236 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 06:53. And the latest train departs at 20:55.

Which 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 22 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Basel?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Basel?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Eurostar , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 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.

Train Cologne to Basel from £42 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Cologne to Basel on 22 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
SNCF + SNCF - TER + Eurostar	Train	12:42	Hbf	8h 26m	21:08	Basel Train Station	No tags
SNCF + Eurostar	Train	08:44	Hbf	8h 42m	17:26	Basel Train Station	No tags
Eurostar + SNCF - TER + SNCF	Train	08:44	Hbf	7h 24m	16:08	Basel Train Station	No tags
Eurostar + SNCF	Train	12:42	Hbf	8h 44m	21:26	Basel Train Station	No tags
SNCF + Eurostar + SNCF - TER	Train	12:42	Hbf	7h 56m	20:38	Basel Train Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Basel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 10mAverage duration

235 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£22 - £136	Average duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£42 - £141	Average duration4h 9m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£26 - £44	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Basel?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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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

A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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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

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Eurostar

4.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi4

FlixBus

3.5/512,134 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

CH train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Basel by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Basel start from £42. The average price for this train route is around £70. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Basel?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Basel is 4h 9m, covering a distance of 236 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 06:53. And the latest train departs at 20:55.
Which 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 22 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Basel?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Eurostar, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 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.