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

The cheapest way to get from Kandern to Cologne is to night train which costs €30 - €110 and takes 8h 10m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Kandern and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandern to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kandern Busbahnhof and arriving at Köln via Basel, Badischer Bahnhof and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Kandern to Cologne?

The distance between Kandern and Cologne is 512 km. The road distance is 474.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kandern to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Kandern to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandern to Cologne bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kandern to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kandern to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €330 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Kandern to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kandern to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandern to Cologne is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Kandern to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kandern to Cologne 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 Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 33m
€90–220
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 10m
€30–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 7m
Drive 474.3 km
1. Drive from Kandern to Colognecar 474.3 km
4h 4m
€68–97
Train via Haltingen Zentrum
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 33m
€171–502
Train via Freiburg im Breisgau
1. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 46m
€158–461
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 23m
€120–326
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
6h 20m
€109–318
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 49m
€175–401
Line 54 bus, train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kandern Busbahnhof to Brombach/Hauingenbus
2. Take the train from Brombach/Hauingen to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 11m

Kandern to Cologne by bus and train

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 512.1 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–220 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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