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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Balsthal is to night train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 140 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Balsthal is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Balsthal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Olten and Oensingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Cologne to Balsthal?

The distance between Cologne and Balsthal is 534 km. The road distance is 530.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Balsthal without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Cologne to Balsthal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Balsthal train from?

Cologne to Balsthal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Balsthal?

The best way to get from Cologne to Balsthal is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Cologne to Balsthal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Balsthal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Balsthal is 530 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Cologne to Balsthal.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Balsthal?

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Where can I stay near Balsthal?

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Cologne to Balsthal - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Balsthal 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 Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
5h 36m
CHF 58–221
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
8h 7m
CHF 39–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 43m
Drive 530.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Balsthalcar 530.2 km
4h 43m
CHF 84–122
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
5h 58m
CHF 78–261
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oensingentrain
4h 56m
CHF 121–285
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oensingentrain
5h 29m
CHF 89–264
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h
CHF 153–387
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oensingentrain
5h 55m
CHF 97–285

Cologne to Balsthal by train, tram, and bus

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 534.3 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Balsthal, Switzerland?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 85–200 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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