There are 4 ways to get from BASF to Cologne by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 41m€26–136Drive 234.4 km
- Drive from BASF to Colognecar 234.4 km
2h 17m€33–48Train via Ludwigshafen, Mitte
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
2h 41m€35–92Train via Mainz
- Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
5h 33m€46–68
BASF to Cologne by foot, bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from BASF to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from BASF to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from BASF to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ludwigshafen, BASF and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ludwigshafen, Mitte and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between BASF and Cologne is 249 km. The road distance is 234.4 km.
The best way to get from BASF to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €25 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from BASF to Cologne, including transfers.
BASF to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
BASF to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Yes, the driving distance between BASF to Cologne is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from BASF to Cologne.
There are 1785+ hotels available in Cologne.
What companies run services between BASF, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €26–65 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- 1st Class
- €75–130
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €21–30
- 1st Class
- €30–50
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- service@trans-regio.de
- Website
- mittelrheinbahn.de
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- mittelrheinbahn.de
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