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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kerpen is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kerpen is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kerpen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kerpen Sindorf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Kerpen?

The distance between Basel and Kerpen is 520 km. The road distance is 455 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kerpen without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Basel to Kerpen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kerpen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Kerpen?

The best way to get from Basel to Kerpen is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Kerpen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Kerpen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kerpen is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Basel to Kerpen.

Where can I stay near Kerpen?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Kerpen.

Basel to Kerpen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Kerpen by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), 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 / ...
4h 57m
€47–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 20m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 38m
€54–274
Drive 455 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kerpencar 455 km
4h 41m
€77–111
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 13m
€61–196
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 24m
€94–252
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 Horremtrain
7h 21m
€113–236
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 26m
€126–300
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
5h 15m
€139–326
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 Horremtrain
6h 52m
€105–260

Basel to Kerpen by train and bus

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 520.4 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–130 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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