4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Basel
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€61
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Basel will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 11 buses that leave Cologne for Basel on Sun, Dec 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 378 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 378 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€38 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Basel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Basel buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 7h35 | 11:25 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 9h01 | 4:11 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 12:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 7h29 | 8:09 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 7h55 | 9:10 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
 51120 · 4740 | 2:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 12h25 | 3:00 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 8h50 | 2:50 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 8h20 | 6:35 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Cologne to Basel
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Buses from Cologne to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 378 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 378 km |
Average bus duration 8h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne to BaselYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Basel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Basel
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Basel
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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