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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Cologne by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bergamobus bus FlixBus N473
    6h 40m
    €30–50

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rovatotrain train R4
    7h 10m
    €97–261

  3. Drive 378.5 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Colognecar car 378.5 km
    4h 31m
    €65–94

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rovatotrain train
    6h 53m
    €113–300

  5. Fly Basel to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane BSL - LIN
    2. Take the train from Pioltello Limito to Rovatotrain train
    7h 30m
    €110–314

Basel to Cologne by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cologne, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bergamo 6 times a week. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Cologne via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Rovato in around 7h 10m.

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