How to get from Cologne to Basel
- 378 km as the crow flies
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 378 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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378 km
Cologne to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Cologne → Baselbus
FlixBus·7h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Cologne to Basel
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€106November 2026
€123Departures from Cologne to Basel
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:50 and the last at 23:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 02:50 | 23:05 |
All departures
- 02:50
- 03:50
- 04:50
- 12:40
- 13:40
- 14:40
- 21:05
- 22:05
- 23:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Basel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Basel, about 7h 35m. In total it's roughly €31 over 7h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 7h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Basel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:50 and the last at 23:05, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Basel?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 02:50 and 23:05.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Basel leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Basel from Cologne?
About 378 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €31. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Basel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Basel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026