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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Grenzach is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Grenzach is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €150 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Grenzach?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Grenzach. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Grenzach Bahnhof via Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Grenzach?

The distance between Cologne and Grenzach is 493 km. The road distance is 492.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Grenzach without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €50 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Cologne to Grenzach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Grenzach train from?

Cologne to Grenzach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or fly from Cologne to Grenzach?

The best way to get from Cologne to Grenzach is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €50 - €270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Cologne to Grenzach train arrive?

Cologne to Grenzach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Grenzach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Grenzach is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Cologne to Grenzach.

Where can I stay near Grenzach?

There are 1220+ hotels available in Grenzach.

Cologne to Grenzach - 9 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Grenzach 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel Bad Bf43 / ...
4h 3m
€53–263
Train via Mannheim
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
4h 15m
€36–264
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Bad BfNj
6h 39m
€51–272
Drive 492.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Grenzach492.2 km
4h 8m
€86–123
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3h 34m
€153–346
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)CGN - BSL
5h 53m
€95–249
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 Flughafen to Rheinfelden
5h 30m
€129–310
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 Flughafen to Rheinfelden
6h 4m
€101–253
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 Flughafen to Rheinfelden
6h 43m
€101–302

Cologne to Grenzach by train

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Distance: 493.4 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Grenzach, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–140 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL) twice daily.

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