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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kerpen is to night train which costs €35 - €110 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kerpen is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €100 - €230.

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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Kerpen?

The distance between Basel and Kerpen is 514 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 29m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 29m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Kerpen train arrive?

Basel to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Kerpen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kerpen is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Basel to Kerpen.

Where can I stay near Kerpen?

There are 1270+ 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, 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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
4h 29m
€102–222
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 25m
€38–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 18m
Drive 455 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kerpencar 455 km
4h 42m
€78–113
Train via Kerpen Kolping-Center
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 57m
€101–221
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
€108–301
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 8m
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
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 13m
€159–398
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
6h 28m
€144–330

Basel to Kerpen by train

2Weekly Trains

4h 29mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 514.4 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf twice a week. Tickets cost €95–220 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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