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

The cheapest way to get from Pratteln to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pratteln to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Pratteln and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Pratteln to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pratteln and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Pratteln to Cologne?

The distance between Pratteln and Cologne is 501 km. The road distance is 497.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Pratteln to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €40 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Pratteln to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pratteln to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Pratteln to Cologne?

The best way to get from Pratteln to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Pratteln to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pratteln to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Pratteln to Cologne is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Pratteln to Cologne.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Pratteln to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), 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 SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 1m
€40–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGNN487 / ...
8h 45m
€44–82
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
8h 7m
€49–276
Drive 497.8 km
1. Drive from Pratteln to Cologne497.8 km
4h 9m
€87–125
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 8m
€56–245
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 31m
€120–323
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 17m
€114–283
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 59m
€146–331
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 47m
€154–350
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 3m
€117–324

Pratteln to Cologne by train

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Distance: 501.5 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–130 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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