How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Basel?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Basel start from $55. The average price for this train route is around $91. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

Which train operators service the Cologne to Basel route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Basel?

The earliest train departs from Cologne to Basel at 6:53am. And the latest train departs at 8:55pm.

Train Cologne to Basel from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Basel on March 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain		8:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 56m	5:11pm	Basel Bad Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:36 AM CET.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 4 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

4h 9mAverage Duration

236 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $96	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$55 - $184	Average Duration4h 9m	CO₂ emissions 9kg 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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Cologne/Bonn Airport
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Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
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Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
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Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Basel

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Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland
D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel
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Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

Based on 16 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the value for money. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $57

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $55. The average price for this train route is around $91. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Basel route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Basel?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Basel at 6:53am. And the latest train departs at 8:55pm.