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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Koelnmesse is to rideshare which costs €24 - €30 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Koelnmesse is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €90 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Koelnmesse?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Koelnmesse?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Koelnmesse?

The distance between Basel and Koelnmesse is 493 km. The road distance is 489.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Koelnmesse without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €90 - €200.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf takes 3h 52m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Koelnmesse bus from?

Basel to Koelnmesse bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Koelnmesse train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Koelnmesse?

The best way to get from Basel to Koelnmesse is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Koelnmesse bus arrive?

Basel to Koelnmesse bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Basel to Koelnmesse train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Koelnmesse?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Koelnmesse is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Basel to Koelnmesse.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Koelnmesse?

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Where can I stay near Koelnmesse?

There are 615+ hotels available in Koelnmesse.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Koelnmesse?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Koelnmesse. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Koelnmesse by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, 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
3h 57m
€90–200
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Colognerideshare 490.4 km
5h 23m
€24–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 13m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 38m
€30–103
Drive 489.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Koelnmessecar 489.4 km
4h 9m
€86–123
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 10m
€90–210
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 28m
€81–230
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
4h 58m
€102–293
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 11m
€102–244
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 41m
€153–394
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 56m
€108–307

Basel to Koelnmesse by train and foot

2Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.6 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf twice a week. Tickets cost €90–200 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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