Bus Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$28

tomorrow

$24

Wednesday

$27

Thursday

$29

Friday

$27

Saturday

$29

Sunday

$31

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 55m	2:15 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:10 PM	Basel	Central Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/19/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/19/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
	FlixBus	8h 50m	7:00 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	3:50 AM	Basel	Central Station		Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/19/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/20/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 35m	4:50 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	12:25 PM	Basel	Central Station		Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/20/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/20/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
	FlixBus	9h 50m	2:55 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	12:45 AM	Basel	Central Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/20/2026 2:55:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/21/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 35m	4:50 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	12:25 PM	Basel	Central Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/21/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/21/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
	FlixBus	8h 20m	11:15 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:35 AM	Basel	Central Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/21/2026 11:15:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/22/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 20m	11:15 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:35 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/22/2026 11:15:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/23/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 55m	2:15 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:10 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/22/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/22/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	9h 15m	6:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	3:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/22/2026 6:35:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/23/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 35m	4:50 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	12:25 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/23/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/23/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 20m	11:15 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:35 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/23/2026 11:15:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/24/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 55m	2:15 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:10 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/23/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	19h 35m	11:55 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:30 AM	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/23/2026 11:55:00 AM to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/24/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 0m	3:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:35 AM	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/23/2026 3:35:00 PM to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/24/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 35m	4:50 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	12:25 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/24/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/24/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 50m	7:00 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	3:50 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/24/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/25/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	7h 55m	2:15 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:10 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/24/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 0m	3:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:35 AM	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/24/2026 3:35:00 PM to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/25/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	19h 35m	11:55 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:30 AM	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/24/2026 11:55:00 AM to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/25/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 35m	4:50 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	12:25 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/25/2026 4:50:00 AM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/25/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 20m	11:15 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:35 AM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/25/2026 11:15:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/26/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 55m	2:15 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:10 PM	Basel	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/25/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/25/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 0m	3:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:35 AM	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/25/2026 3:35:00 PM to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/26/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	19h 35m	11:55 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:30 AM	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 1/25/2026 11:55:00 AM to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 1/26/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel is $24 on 1/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Basel

See here how frequent the connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Basel are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Basel.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Basel, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	7h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:15 PM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	229.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cologne/Bonn Airport for Basel: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$26

Tuesday 01/20

$24

Wednesday 01/21

$27

Thursday 01/22

$29

Friday 01/23

$60

Saturday 01/24

$29

Sunday 01/25

$31

Monday 01/26

$25

Tuesday 01/27

$24

Wednesday 01/28

$25

Thursday 01/29

$26

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

$27

Sunday 02/01

$28

Monday 02/02

$27

Tuesday 02/03

$25

Wednesday 02/04

$25

Thursday 02/05

$27

Friday 02/06

$27

Saturday 02/07

$27

Sunday 02/08

$28

Monday 02/09

$25

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$30

Friday 02/13

$33

Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $24, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel, with $24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $58.

How to save money travelling from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Basel

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Basel.

Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station

Kennedystr

Musical Theater

Feldbergstrasse 151

Neuweilerstrasse Bus Station

Drei Linden

Marktplatz

Claraplatz Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel? Or which bus companies serve the route Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel bus

How much does a Cologne/Bonn Airport Basel bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 7h 35m to reach Basel. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $64. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Basel.

On average, how many connections are available from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel each day?

Every day, the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel take?

The fastest shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel?

The earliest bus arriving in Basel from Cologne/Bonn Airport starts at 2:15 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel?

The latest bus trip departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport for Basel starts at 11:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cologne/Bonn Airport Basel route?

When traveling by shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Basel?

You can check all the direct connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Basel by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cologne/Bonn Airport Basel bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cologne/Bonn Airport Basel bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cologne/Bonn Airport to Basel

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Basel

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Basel. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!