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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rheinfelden is to night train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 130 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rheinfelden is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rheinfelden?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rheinfelden. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Rheinfelden via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rheinfelden?

The distance between Cologne and Rheinfelden is 503 km. The road distance is 505.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rheinfelden without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cologne to Rheinfelden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rheinfelden train from?

Cologne to Rheinfelden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Rheinfelden?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rheinfelden is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Cologne to Rheinfelden train arrive?

Cologne to Rheinfelden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Rheinfelden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rheinfelden is 505 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Cologne to Rheinfelden.

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

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Where can I stay near Rheinfelden?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Rheinfelden 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
4h 13m
CHF 68–201
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
6h 56m
CHF 35–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 21m
Drive 505.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rheinfeldencar 505.5 km
4h 14m
CHF 81–117
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
4h 22m
CHF 55–212
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 40m
CHF 145–387
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 Flughafen to Rheinfeldentrain
4h 41m
CHF 124–356
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 Flughafen to Rheinfeldentrain
5h 14m
CHF 95–276
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 Flughafen to Rheinfeldentrain
5h 40m
CHF 102–306

Cologne to Rheinfelden by train

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Distance: 503.1 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rheinfelden via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel Bad Bf in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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