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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
372 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Fast trains
To travel from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB you need to make at least one change.
ICE 909 · IC 6040322:407h40
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen06:20Basel SBB
£491One-way
1 change
RE 89745 · ICE 619 · IC 6040323:486h32
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen06:20Basel SBB
£531One-way
2 changes
RE 89715 · EC 708:484h45
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen13:33Basel SBB
£721One-way
1 change
S 19 · EC 708:235h10
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen13:33Basel SBB
£721One-way
1 change
S 19 · EC 910:235h13
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen15:36Basel SBB
£721One-way
1 change
RE 89717 · ICE 515 · EC 709:483h45
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen13:33Basel SBB
£1221One-way
2 changes
S 19 · ICE 225 · ICE 7310:563h59
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen14:55Basel SBB
£1281One-way
2 changes
S 19 · ICE 1013 · ICE 7916:563h59
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen20:55Basel SBB
£1281One-way
2 changes
S 19 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7714:563h59
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen18:55Basel SBB
£1281One-way
2 changes
ICE 623 · ICE 10510:444h04
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen14:48Basel SBB
£1191One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £289.
Distance: 372 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£61 Average Price | £299 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 11m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 23:03
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 19 · ICE 103 | On time 07:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h25 | 11:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| S 19 · EC 7 | Delayed 07:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h10 | 13:00 13:00Basel SBB | 1 change | |
 S 19+ EC 7 | Delayed 07:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h10 | 13:00 13:00Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| RE 89715 · EC 7 | Delayed 07:48 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h45 | 13:00 13:00Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| S 19 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 | On time 07:56 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h14 | 12:10 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 121 · ICE 277 | On time 08:03 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h45 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ICE 73 | On time 08:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h32 | 13:55 Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 515 · ICE 277 | On time 08:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h25 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 19+ ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ICE 73 | On time 08:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h32 | 13:55 Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
| RE 89717 · ICE 515 · EC 7 | Delayed 08:48 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3h45 | 13:00 13:00Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19+EC 9 | On time 09:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h13 | 14:36 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| S 19 · EC 9 | On time 09:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h13 | 14:36 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| ICE 623 · ICE 105 | On time 09:44 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h04 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| ICE 623 · ICE 105 | On time 09:44 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h04 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| S 19 · ICE 225 · ICE 73 | On time 09:56 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3h59 | 13:55 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 517 · ICE 279 | On time 10:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h25 | 14:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 107 | On time 11:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h25 | 15:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 19+ IC 1744+ICE 371 | On time 11:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h25 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · IC 1744 · ICE 371 | On time 11:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h25 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19+ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · ICE 77 | On time 12:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h32 | 17:55 Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 519 · ICE 371 | On time 12:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h25 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · IC 1746 · ICE 373 | On time 13:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h25 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19+IC 1746+ICE 373 | On time 13:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h25 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 109 | On time 13:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h25 | 17:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| S 19 · ICE 1011 · ICE 77 | On time 13:56 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3h59 | 17:55 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 611 · ICE 373 | On time 14:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h25 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19+ICE 927 · ICE 1013 · ICE 79 | On time 14:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h32 | 19:55 Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
| S 19 · IC 1748 · ICE 375 | On time 15:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h26 | 20:49 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19+IC 1748+ICE 375 | On time 15:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h26 | 20:49 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 201 | On time 15:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h25 | 19:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| S 19 · ICE 1013 · ICE 79 | On time 15:56 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3h59 | 19:55 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 127 · ICE 375 | On time 16:03 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h46 | 20:49 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19+ICE 929 · ICE 1015 · ICE 1171 | On time 16:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h41 | 22:04 Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 929 · ICE 377 | On time 16:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h36 | 22:59 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 203 | On time 17:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h32 | 21:55 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| S 19 · ICE 1015 · ICE 1171 | On time 17:56 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h08 | 22:04 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 615 · ICE 377 | On time 18:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h36 | 22:59 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
| S 19 · ICE 19 · ICE 773 · S 9 | 18:56 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 9h47 | 04:43 Basel SBB | 6 changes | |
| ICE 909 · IC 60403 | On time 21:40 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 7h40 | 05:20 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| RE 89745 · ICE 619 · IC 60403 | On time 22:48 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h32 | 05:20 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB
Germany
Switzerland
Trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Distance 372 km |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 01:53 |
Last train 21:56 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Basel SBB from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 14m
Cheapest Price
£46
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB.
To get from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The train distance from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB is 372 km.
The train journey from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB covers a distance of 372 km and takes approximately 4h 12m. Trains run 9 per day.
Booking trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB leaves at 1:53.
The last train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB departs at 21:56.
Trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB run approximately 9 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £46, while the average price tends to be around £61.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB.
There is no night train service from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB is by coach, costing approximately £22.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Basel SBB.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Basel SBB
Cologne
Basel
The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln/Bonn Flughafen for your trip from Cologne to Basel.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
Distance to city center
13 kmDining
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
The major train station for arrivals in Basel is Basel SBB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Basel SBB for your journey to Basel from Cologne.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
10Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
Dining
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 2
Hotel
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 800 places, covered
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
Public transport options for Basel SBB
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
Most popular trains to and from Basel SBB and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Most popular train connections to Basel SBB
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