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.
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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel station and arriving at Cologne Cathedral station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
Basel to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Cologne Cathedral train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Cologne Cathedral is 378.8 km. The road distance is 489 km.
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.