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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ehrenfeld is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ehrenfeld is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ehrenfeld?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ehrenfeld. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Basel to Ehrenfeld?

The distance between Basel and Ehrenfeld is 497 km. The road distance is 465.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ehrenfeld without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Basel to Ehrenfeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ehrenfeld train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Ehrenfeld?

The best way to get from Basel to Ehrenfeld is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €240 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Ehrenfeld train arrive?

Basel to Ehrenfeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ehrenfeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ehrenfeld is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Basel to Ehrenfeld.

Where can I stay near Ehrenfeld?

There are 864+ hotels available in Ehrenfeld.

Basel to Ehrenfeld - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Ehrenfeld by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 59m
€92–203
Drive 465.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Ehrenfeldcar 465.7 km
4h 52m
€82–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 3m
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 14m
€83–231
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
4h 4m
€92–202
Train via Bonn Beuel Bf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Beuel Bftrain 43N
7h 17m
€103–219
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 3m
€104–296
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain
6h 24m
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 48m
€154–396
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain
6h 9m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain
5h 55m

Basel to Ehrenfeld by train

73Weekly Trains

3h 59mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 496.8 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ehrenfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–210 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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