Train Pratteln to Cologne from €134 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pratteln and Cologne takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Pratteln to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 41m
Duration: 502 km
Distance: €134
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Pratteln to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Pratteln and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Pratteln is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:02 PM → 9:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:02 PM → 11:10 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
11:02 PM → 5:57 AM
Arrives next day
6h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

3:31 AM → 9:05 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

1:18 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

1:18 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1:18 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

3:31 AM → 9:05 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

1:18 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Pratteln to Cologne.

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Distance: 501.8 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Pratteln, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–220 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily.

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