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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pratteln is to train via Frankfurt am Main which costs SFr 65 - SFr 160 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Pratteln is to train and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Pratteln?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pratteln. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Pratteln via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Pratteln?

The distance between Cologne and Pratteln is 501 km. The road distance is 497.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Pratteln without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Cologne to Pratteln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pratteln train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Pratteln?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pratteln is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Cologne to Pratteln train arrive?

Cologne to Pratteln train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Pratteln?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Pratteln is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cologne to Pratteln.

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

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Where can I stay near Pratteln?

There are 1291+ hotels available in Pratteln.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Pratteln 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 SBB43 / ...
4h 17m
CHF 39–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
8h 29m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
6h 53m
CHF 48–250
Drive 497.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Pratteln497.5 km
4h 10m
CHF 81–117
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 / ...
5h 10m
CHF 67–158
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 33m
CHF 142–342
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)CGN - BSL
5h 53m
CHF 86–240
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 Olten
4h 41m
CHF 136–306
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 Olten
5h 16m
CHF 105–254
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 Olten
5h 52m
CHF 104–310

Cologne to Pratteln by train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.2 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Pratteln, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Pratteln via Mannheim central bus station, Basel SBB, and Basel SBB in around 8h 29m.

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