Basel to Bornheim Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Bornheim takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Bornheim. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 8m
Duration: 519 km
Distance: €151
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf

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4h 55m

€87–257

Basel to Bornheim train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Bornheim. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Bornheim at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:16 PM → 6:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
3:16 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:16 PM → 10:00 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
7:16 PM → 12:30 AM
Arrives next day
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Bornheim? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bornheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–170 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Two other operators also service this route.

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