What is the cheapest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Weil am Rhein and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Weil am Rhein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Weil am Rhein Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel Bad Bf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Weil am Rhein to Cologne?

The distance between Weil am Rhein and Cologne is 493 km. The road distance is 486.7 km.

How do I travel from Weil am Rhein to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Weil am Rhein to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €50 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Weil am Rhein to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Weil am Rhein to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weil am Rhein to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Weil am Rhein to Cologne?

The best way to get from Weil am Rhein to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Weil am Rhein to Cologne train arrive?

Weil am Rhein to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Weil am Rhein to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Weil am Rhein to Cologne is 487 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Weil am Rhein to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

Weil am Rhein to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Weil am Rhein 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 59m
€52–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lörrach central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 007
9h 13m
€31–63
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 50m
€47–273
Drive 486.7 km
1. Drive from Weil am Rhein to Colognecar 486.7 km
4h 5m
€69–100
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 17m
€52–185
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 52m
€102–250
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 49m
€123–304
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
5h 36m
€96–258
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 28m
€122–318
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 33m
€107–322
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 4m
€148–330

Weil am Rhein to Cologne by bus and train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Weil am Rhein, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–170 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lörrach central train station to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a week. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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