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 €30 - €65 and takes 9h 54m.

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 31m and costs €60 - €140.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 31m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 54m.

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 39m to drive from Basel to Kerpen.

Where can I stay near Kerpen?

There are 1037+ hotels available in Kerpen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Kerpen 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 Messe/Deutz Bf43
4h 31m
€64–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN CampusN11
9h 54m
€32–64
Drive 455 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kerpen455 km
4h 39m
€80–115
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 24m
€104–264
Train via Kerpen Kolping-Center
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 52m
€43–133
Train via Kerpen Kolping-Center #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
7h 45m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 11m
€137–321
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Horrem
7h 16m
€108–276
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h
€155–375
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Horrem
6h 46m
€105–272

Basel to Kerpen by train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514.1 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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 4 times a week. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN Campus once daily. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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