There currently are a variety of options to travel by night train from Basel (Switzerland) to Cologne (Germany), taking between approximately 5 and 9 hours: Namely the IC 60402 and the ICE 100. These lines are operated by DB.

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Does Deutsche Bahn still operate night trains?

Deutsche Bahn (DB) exited the actual night train business in 2016. However, it operates around a dozen Intercity and Eurocity trains that run exclusively at night.

What are the travel conditions like on these trains?

These trains only have first and second class seats. The cars remain lit throughout the night and the seats cannot be reclined.

For the next 7 dates with connections, the cheapest offer starts at 38 EUR. Check our connection pages below for all availabilities!

Next available offers

Wed, 10.09.2025

from 46 EUR

Thu, 11.09.2025

from 46 EUR

Sun, 14.09.2025

from 40 EUR

Mon, 15.09.2025

from 38 EUR

Tue, 16.09.2025

from 38 EUR

Wed, 17.09.2025

from 40 EUR

Thu, 18.09.2025

from 38 EUR