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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Messeplatz is to train via Frankfurt am Main which costs SFr 45 - SFr 130 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Messeplatz is to train and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Messeplatz?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Messeplatz. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Basel, Riehenring via Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Messeplatz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Cologne to Messeplatz?

The distance between Cologne and Messeplatz is 489 km. The road distance is 488.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Messeplatz without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 240.

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

The train from Cologne Hbf to Basel Bad Bf takes 3h 42m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Messeplatz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Messeplatz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Messeplatz?

The best way to get from Cologne to Messeplatz is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Cologne to Messeplatz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Messeplatz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Messeplatz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Messeplatz is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Cologne to Messeplatz.

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

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Where can I stay near Messeplatz?

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Cologne to Messeplatz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Messeplatz 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 / ...
3h 51m
CHF 35–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 18m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
6h 26m
CHF 40–250
Drive 488.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Messeplatzcar 488.3 km
4h 5m
CHF 76–110
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
4h 37m
CHF 45–130
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
3h 25m
CHF 123–293
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
5h 38m
CHF 89–238
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 Basel SBBtrain
4h 36m
CHF 112–276
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
5h 4m
CHF 83–241
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
5h 35m
CHF 92–275

Cologne to Messeplatz by train and foot

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489.3 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–100 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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