Find coaches from Cologne to Basel

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Next departures from Cologne to Basel on 7 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
    		Cologne/Bonn Airport
    		Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - AirportCheapest
    BlaBlaCar Bus
      		Cologne/Bonn Airport
      		Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)Fastest

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      We recommend carpooling

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just £27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      4carpool per day
      5hAverage duration
      235 milesDistance
      16kgCO₂ emissions
      Bus
      		Average price£23 - £155Average duration12h 25m
      10kg CO₂e
      Train
      		Average price£43 - £145Average duration4h 9m
      9kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      		Average price£27 - £44Average duration5h
      16kg CO₂e

      Bus Cologne to Basel: Trip Overview

      Average ticket price£44
      Average bus trip duration12h 25m
      Number of daily buses3
      Earliest bus departure00:05
      Distance242 miles
      Latest bus departure23:55

      Cologne to Basel Bus

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      Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Basel

      1. How far is Basel from Cologne by coach?

        The journey from Cologne to Basel by coach covers an approximate distance of 235 miles (379 km).

      2. Is there a way to reach Basel from Cologne without a car?

        You can reach Basel from Cologne by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

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

      Best price found
      03/11
      £36
      04/11
      £24
      Today
      No data
      06/11
      £23
      07/11
      £54
      08/11
      £50
      09/11
      £43
      10/11
      £58
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Basel was searched and found on 6 Nov 2025 with a price of £23

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

      You can expect to pay from £23 to £69 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-06.

      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 Cologne and Basel!

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

      Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Basel.

      Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cologne to Basel, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

      Did you know?

      Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

      9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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