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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kerpen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 57m.

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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

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 via Mannheim which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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, bus or fly from Basel to Kerpen?

The best way to get from Basel to Kerpen is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 6h 51m.

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 1248+ hotels available in Kerpen.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Kerpen by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 43m
€55–245
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 56m
€47–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGNbus N11 / ...
10h 57m
€48–71
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 37m
€54–274
Drive 455 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kerpencar 455 km
4h 41m
€79–114
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 51m
€102–248
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 22m
€99–254
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
€128–266
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 23m
€128–332
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
€151–336
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
€105–262

Basel to Kerpen by train

185Weekly Trains

4h 43mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 514 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Kerpen Sindorf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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