- Distance: 488.9 km
- Duration: 3h 56m
The average train between Köln Hbf and Basel takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Basel. 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 Köln Hbf and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Basel Bad Bf station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
Köln Hbf to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
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The distance between Köln Hbf and Basel is 379 km. The road distance is 491 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 75–170 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Two other operators also service this route.
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