Bus Tickets from Basel to Cologne

Next departures

Next departures for Basel to Cologne on September 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Basel Central Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Basel Bad Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Fastest
Flixbus
Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus
Basel Central Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Basel Bad Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Cologne

Bus
Average PriceUS$26 - US$165Average Duration10h 5m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$393 - US$393Average Duration8h 41m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$26 - US$58Average Duration4h 50m
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Basel to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
4h 50mAverage Duration
US$26Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Basel to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$58
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 5m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:50am
Distance372 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Basel to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Basel - Cologne

  1. What is the travel distance from Basel to Cologne?

    The distance covered from Basel to Cologne is 379 km (235 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Cologne?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-31
US$45
09-01
US$39
Today
US$27
09-03
US$26
09-04
US$30
09-05
US$34
09-06
US$59
09-07
US$59
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Basel to Cologne was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$136 for a bus ticket from Basel to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Basel and Cologne!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Basel to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Basel to Cologne will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Basel by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Basel

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Basel to Cologne

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