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

The cheapest way to get from Rheinfelden to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rheinfelden to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Rheinfelden and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rheinfelden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rheinfelden and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Rheinfelden to Cologne?

The distance between Rheinfelden and Cologne is 504 km. The road distance is 504.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rheinfelden to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Rheinfelden to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rheinfelden to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Rheinfelden to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rheinfelden to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Rheinfelden to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rheinfelden to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rheinfelden to Cologne is 505 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Rheinfelden to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rheinfelden 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 / ...
4h 56m
€50–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lörrach central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 007
9h 21m
€31–48
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 46m
€50–280
Drive 504.6 km
1. Drive from Rheinfelden to Colognecar 504.6 km
4h 17m
€87–126
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
5h 30m
€53–165
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rheinfelden to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 44m
€84–247
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rheinfelden to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 36m
€113–280
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rheinfelden to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 34m
€99–289
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 5m
€135–342
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rheinfelden to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
5h 55m
€180–389

Rheinfelden to Cologne by train

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Distance: 504 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lörrach central train station to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a week. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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