What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Cochem?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cochem is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Cochem?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cochem is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cochem?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cochem. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cochem(Mosel) Bahnhof via Freiburg and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cochem?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cochem. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Cochem Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Basel to Cochem?

The distance between Basel and Cochem is 502 km. The road distance is 371.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Cochem without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Cochem without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €60 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Cochem?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Basel to Cochem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cochem bus from?

Basel to Cochem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cochem train from?

Basel to Cochem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Cochem?

The best way to get from Basel to Cochem is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Cochem bus arrive?

Basel to Cochem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Basel to Cochem train arrive?

Basel to Cochem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cochem?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cochem is 371 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Basel to Cochem.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Cochem?

Book your Basel to Cochem train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cochem?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Cochem.

Basel to Cochem - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Cochem by train, bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof91 / ...
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Cochem BahnhofRe1
5h 56m
€63–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburg107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Trier central train station011
3. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Cochem(Mosel) BahnhofRe1
9h 33m
Drive 371.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cochem371.4 km
3h 57m
€65–93
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Cochem Bahnhof
6h 11m
€126–303
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Cochem BahnhofRe1
6h 50m
€67–164
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Kaiserslautern HbfTgv
2. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Cochem BahnhofRe1
8h 29m
€90–181
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Cochem Bahnhof
6h
€144–337

Basel to Cochem by train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 501.7 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cochem, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Cochem Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cochem(Mosel) Bahnhof via Freiburg, Trier central train station, and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 33m.

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