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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rheinfelden is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 27m.

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 51m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320.

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 Hbf and arriving at Rheinfelden via Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rheinfelden?

The distance between Cologne and Rheinfelden is 504 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 which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Rheinfelden?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rheinfelden is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 27m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 250 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Cologne to Rheinfelden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rheinfelden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rheinfelden is 506 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Cologne to Rheinfelden.

Where can I stay near Rheinfelden?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Rheinfelden.

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

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43 / ...
4h 8m
CHF 39–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lörrach central train stationbus 007
9h 27m
CHF 32–73
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
6h 44m
CHF 48–255
Drive 505.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rheinfeldencar 505.5 km
4h 15m
CHF 82–119
Train via Mannheim
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 49–224
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 51m
CHF 140–320
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 52m
CHF 107–270
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
6h 4m
CHF 100–245
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 20m
CHF 82–225
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 51m
CHF 87–270

Cologne to Rheinfelden by train

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Distance: 504 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–120 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lörrach central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 26–60 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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