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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kandern is to night train which costs €30 - €120 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kandern is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Kandern?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Kandern. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Kandern Busbahnhof via Basel, Bahnhof SBB and Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kandern?

The distance between Cologne and Kandern is 512 km. The road distance is 474.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kandern without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €50 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cologne to Kandern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kandern bus from?

Cologne to Kandern bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kandern?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kandern is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Cologne to Kandern bus arrive?

Cologne to Kandern bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kandern?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kandern is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Cologne to Kandern.

Where can I stay near Kandern?

There are 2197+ hotels available in Kandern.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Kandern 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 Bad Bftrain 43 / ...
5h 9m
€50–220
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
7h 56m
€30–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 42m
Drive 474.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kanderncar 474.5 km
4h 2m
€68–98
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 20 / ...
5h 30m
€71–200
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 1m
€158–402
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
7h 30m
€121–339
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 Basel SBBtrain
6h 45m
€109–313
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 Basel SBBtrain
7h 11m
€117–355

Cologne to Kandern by train and bus

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Distance: 512 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–220 and the journey takes 3h 42m. 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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