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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Balsthal is to drive which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 4h 42m.

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 42m and costs SFr 85 - 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 Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Olten and Oensingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

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 37m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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.

Where does the Cologne to Balsthal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Balsthal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Balsthal is 530 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m 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?

There are 329+ hotels available in Balsthal.

Cologne to Balsthal - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Balsthal by train, 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
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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
5h 37m
CHF 44–257
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
8h 13m
CHF 53–263
Drive 530.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Balsthal530.2 km
4h 42m
CHF 87–125
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Olten
4h 56m
CHF 148–366
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
6h 33m
CHF 73–184
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oensingen
4h 51m
CHF 136–288
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oensingen
5h 26m
CHF 105–236
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oensingen
6h 3m
CHF 105–282

Cologne to Balsthal by train, tram, and bus

67Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.9 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–120 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Two other operators also service this route.

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