Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Basel SBB | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Basel SBB | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | Cologne/Bonn Airport | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Mulhouse Freiburg Airport | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Mulhouse Freiburg Airport | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags |
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Get from Basel to Cologne
The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just €25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Basel and Cologne?
Stops in Basel
- AMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- B
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland - CAllschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Basel to Cologne
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Basel to Cologne?
The cheapest coach tickets from Basel to Cologne start from €25. The average price for this route is around €46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Basel to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Basel to Cologne is 10h 55m, covering a distance of 373 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Basel to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Basel to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Basel to Cologne at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Basel to Cologne?
A bus journey from Basel to Cologne produces an estimated 9.305225 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Basel to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11571 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Basel to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Basel to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Cologne was searched and found on 8 Apr 2026 with a price of €31To 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 €31 to €153 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 €31, which is on 2026-04-08.
