Are there accessibility options when taking a coach from Basel to Cologne?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Basel to Cologne: BlaBlaCar Bus Assistance Priority boarding Accessible seating options. FlixBus Assistance Priority boarding Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Can I cancel my coach ticket from Basel to Cologne?

Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Basel to Cologne depends on the coach companies: BlaBlaCar Bus You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher. FlixBus You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Is luggage included in the coach ticket price from Basel to Cologne?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Basel to Cologne: BlaBlaCar Bus One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg. FlixBus One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Can I book additional luggage for the coach from Basel to Cologne?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Basel to Cologne: BlaBlaCar Bus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. FlixBus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Can I bring my pet on board the coach from Basel to Cologne?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Basel to Cologne. The following conditions apply: FlixBus Small pets in carriers allowed guide dogs travel for free.

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basel to Cologne

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 28 Sept

Cheapest price on 28 Sept

27€

Average ticket price on 28 Sept

39€

Fastest journey on 28 Sept

6 h 51 m

Average journey duration on 28 Sept

7 h 53 m

Buses on 28 Sept

Distance

378 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Basel to Cologne will cost around 39€ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 27€.

Fast coaches

On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 7 buses from Basel to Cologne, including 3 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 378 km distance in an average of 7 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 51 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 55 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.

FlixBus · FlixBus
5:40 PM9h15
Basel, Bahnhof
2:55 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
27 €1One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus
6:40 PM8h55
Basel, Bahnhof
3:35 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
27 €1One-way
1 change
FlixBus+FlixTrain
8:44 AM6h51
Basel Bad Bhf
3:35 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
30 €1One-way
1 change
FlixBus
1:05 AM7h20
Basel, Bahnhof
8:25 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
35 €1One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
10:40 PM8h05
Basel, Bahnhof
6:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
39 €1One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Basel to Cologne bus times

The table below shows live departures for Basel to Cologne coaches for tomorrow, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus	1:05 AM Basel, Bahnhof	7h20	8:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)	0 changesdirect
4739 · 52119	1:05 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	13h20	2:25 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)	1 change
FlixBus	8:05 AM Basel, Bahnhof	8h15	4:20 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)	0 changesdirect
FlixTrain+FlixBus	8:44 AM Basel Bad Bhf	6h51	3:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	5:40 PM Basel, Bahnhof	9h15	2:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	6:40 PM Basel, Bahnhof	8h55	3:35 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)	1 change
FlixBus	10:40 PM Basel, Bahnhof	8h05	6:45 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Basel to Cologne

Switzerland

Germany

Buses from Basel to Cologne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 20€ if you book in advance.

There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 378 km distance in 7h 5m.

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

Distance

378 km

Average bus duration

8h 19m

Cheapest ticket price

20€

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

7h 5m

First bus

12:05 AM

Last bus

11:55 PM

Cheapest Month

Dec

Cheapest Day

Mon

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

42 days

Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Basel to CologneYou can travel by bus between Basel to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as 20€. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About

FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average FlixBus Duration

7h 5m

Cheapest FlixBus Price

20€

FlixBus frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Additional luggage

Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Bikes

Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration

11h 30m

Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price

40€

BlaBlaCar Bus frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.

Additional luggage

Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.

Bikes

Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

FAQs: Basel to Cologne coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Cologne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap coach tickets from Basel to Cologne can start from as little as 20€ when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Basel to Cologne is 41€; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Basel to Cologne is 7h 5m to travel the 378 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest coach from Basel to Cologne leaves at 12:05 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest coach from Basel to Cologne leaves at 11:55 pm.

Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Basel to Cologne with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

When taking a coach from Basel to Cologne, you can count on BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Cologne. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Basel and Cologne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

When departing from Basel , you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Basel, Bahnhof, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lörrach, Hauptbahnhof, Mulhouse, Gare Routière, Basel, Bahnhof SBB . When arriving in Cologne , you can end your trip in coach stations like Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen), Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2), Leverkusen, Bf Mitte .Passengers board the coach most frequently from Basel, Bahnhof, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen), located 13 away from the city centre.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Cologne including taking a train and coach.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Basel to Cologne:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Basel to Cologne for coach company BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Basel to Cologne depends on the coach companies:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Basel to Cologne.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Basel to Cologne:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Basel to Cologne:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Basel to Cologne. The following conditions apply:

FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.

You can reserve your seat on the coach from Basel to Cologne with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Basel to Cologne with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Basel to Cologne with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Cologne

Most Basel to Cologne buses use the Basel, Bahnhof to Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) station pair, with some services arriving at Leverkusen, Bf Mitte. Use this guide to compare Basel and Cologne bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Basel

Arrival bus stations in Cologne

Which Basel station do buses to Cologne leave from?

Buses from Basel to Cologne leave from Basel, Bahnhof. The station is 2 km from Basel city centre at Basel, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland.

Basel, BahnhofBasel, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Bahnhof from Basel city centre

Basel, Bahnhof is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainTer · 5m · 1€ · every ~2 min

Bus50 · 4m · 2€ · every ~15 min

Tram11 · 5m · 2€

1, 3, 2 · 7m · 2€ · every ~25 min

Basel, Bahnhof bus station facilities and services

Basel, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Food outlets available inside the station.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Basel, Bahnhof. ATMs are aTMs available in the station concourse.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel, Bahnhof.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel, Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Bahnhof: Station is accessible to those with reduced mobility.

Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse, 4053 Basel, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) from Basel city centre

Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainTer · 5m · 1€ · every ~2 min

Bus50 · 5m · 2€ · every ~15 min

Tram11 · 7m · 2€

1, 3, 2 · 9m · 2€ · every ~25 min

Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) bus station facilities and services

Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafeteria Swiss (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station), Café Express (in the station).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Elevators, ramps.

Which Cologne station do buses from Basel arrive at?

Buses from Basel to Cologne most often arrive at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen). Some services arrive at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2), so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Cologne arrival station.

Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)Kennedystrasse, Koln, Germany Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) from Cologne city centre

Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRe · 8m · 4€ · every ~2 min

Rb26 · 12m · 4€

Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) bus station facilities and services

Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility and WC.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.

More about Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)

Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)Kennedystrasse, 51147 Koln, Germany Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) from Cologne city centre

Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRe · 16m · 4€ · every ~2 min

Rb26 · 20m · 4€

Re · 21m · every ~2 min

BusS19, S12 · 27m · 5€

Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) bus station facilities and services

Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and baggage claim area.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.

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