What is the cheapest way to get from Buchen to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Buchen to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €75 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buchen to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Buchen to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Buchen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Buchen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hottingen Abzw Oberwihl and arriving at Köln via Murg, Rheinfelden Busbahnhof and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Buchen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Buchen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stein-Säckingen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Buchen to Cologne?

The distance between Buchen and Cologne is 545 km. The road distance is 494.3 km.

How do I travel from Buchen to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Buchen to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs €60 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Buchen to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Buchen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buchen to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Buchen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Buchen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Buchen to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 32m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €75 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Buchen to Cologne bus arrive?

Buchen to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Buchen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Buchen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Buchen to Cologne is 494 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Buchen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1841+ hotels available in Cologne.

Buchen to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Buchen to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
5h 32m
€93–221
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Rheinfelden(Ch) to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 45m
€44–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 1m
€60–75
Drive 494.3 km
1. Drive from Buchen to Colognecar 494.3 km
4h 36m
€73–105
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 18m
€94–261
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Stein-Säckingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 1m
€104–251
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stein-Säckingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 37m
€112–301
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Stein-Säckingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 12m
€152–326

Buchen to Cologne by bus and night train

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Distance: 544.9 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Buchen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Buchen to Köln Hbf via Stein-Säckingen, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily. Tickets cost €48–52 and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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