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Basel to Cologne Cathedral trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Cologne Cathedral takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Cologne Cathedral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 59m
Duration
489 km
Distance
€130
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Basel to Cologne Cathedral train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Cologne Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Cologne Cathedral at 5:57 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 489.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–220 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily.

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