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 474 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 via Freiburg im Breisgau which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 via Freiburg im Breisgau which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €210 and takes 6h 58m.

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 1814+ 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 via Freiburg im Breisgau
best
1. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
5h 28m
€82–191
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
€68–98
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 33m
€85–200
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 58m
€78–210
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 16m
€89–237
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
€104–302
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 58m
€154–382
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h 13m
€109–315

Kandern to Cologne by bus and train

2Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.3 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf twice a week. Tickets cost €75–180 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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