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

The cheapest way to get from Pratteln to Cologne is to night train which costs €30 - €120 and takes 7h 49m.

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 14m 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 and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Pratteln to Cologne?

The distance between Pratteln and Cologne is 502 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 via Mannheim which takes 4h 40m and costs €85 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 via Mannheim which takes 4h 40m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Pratteln to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pratteln to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Pratteln to Cologne is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Pratteln to Cologne.

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

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Pratteln to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Pratteln to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, 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 Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 40m
€88–319
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 49m
€34–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 2m
Drive 497.8 km
1. Drive from Pratteln to Colognecar 497.8 km
4h 14m
€88–127
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 54m
€93–559
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 28m
€113–322
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 8m
€116–340
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train
6h 37m
€161–474

Pratteln to Cologne by train

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Distance: 501.6 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Pratteln to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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