Bus to Cologne

All about buses to Cologne

Are you looking for a cheap bus to Cologne? Compare all 9 bus companies to Cologne and find out departure and arrival times, all 40 bus stations in Cologne, travel times and of course the best prices for the 88 daily buses to Cologne.

Local Time
Country	Germany
Currency	Euro
Bus Routes	88
Bus Stations	40
Cheapest Trip	$35
Most popular Bus Companies

Other companies are Bus Trans, Eurolines Polska, KLR Bus, Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft) and Winew

Cheap bus tickets to Cologne

Deutsche Bahn

4h 3m

0

7:46 PM

Hamburg
Central Station

11:49 PM

Cologne
Central Station

0

First Class

$35

A Bus from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 7/8/2025 7:46:00 PM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/8/2025 11:49:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m
Deutsche Bahn

1h 11m

0

6:36 AM

Dortmund
Central Station

7:47 AM

Cologne
Central Station

0

Economy

$44

A Bus from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 7/8/2025 6:36:00 AM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/8/2025 7:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)

4h 0m

0

6:06 PM

Karlsruhe
Central Station

10:06 PM

Cologne
Central Station

0

First Class

$54

A Bus from Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft) goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/11/2025 6:06:00 PM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/11/2025 10:06:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)

3h 31m

0

1:13 PM

Karlsruhe
Central Station

4:44 PM

Cologne
Central Station

0

Economy

$89

A Bus from Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft) goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 7/12/2025 1:13:00 PM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/12/2025 4:44:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
ECOLINES

56h 10m

0

9:30 AM

Odesa
Zaliznychnyi vokzal

5:40 PM

Cologne
Gummersbacher Str. Bus Stop

0

Economy

$108

A Bus from ECOLINES goes from Zaliznychnyi vokzal, Odesa (Ukraine) at 7/8/2025 9:30:00 AM to Gummersbacher Str. Bus Stop, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/10/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 10m
ECOLINES

56h 10m

0

9:30 AM

Odesa
Zaliznychnyi vokzal

5:40 PM

Cologne
Gummersbacher Str. Bus Stop

0

Basic

$108

A Bus from ECOLINES goes from Zaliznychnyi vokzal, Odesa (Ukraine) at 7/12/2025 9:30:00 AM to Gummersbacher Str. Bus Stop, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/14/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 10m
East West Eurolines

39h 10m

0

11:15 PM

Odesa
Central Bus Station

2:25 PM

Cologne
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$111

A Bus from East West Eurolines goes from Central Bus Station, Odesa (Ukraine) at 7/8/2025 11:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/10/2025 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m
Eurolines Polska

39h 10m

0

11:15 PM

Odesa
Central Bus Station

2:25 PM

Cologne
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$111

A Bus from Eurolines Polska goes from Central Bus Station, Odesa (Ukraine) at 7/8/2025 11:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/10/2025 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m
Winew

43h 0m

0

10:00 PM

Odesa
Central Bus Station

5:00 PM

Cologne
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$113

A Bus from Winew goes from Central Bus Station, Odesa (Ukraine) at 7/14/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/16/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 0m
Bus Trans

43h 0m

0

10:00 PM

Odesa
Central Bus Station

5:00 PM

Cologne
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$113

A Bus from Bus Trans goes from Central Bus Station, Odesa (Ukraine) at 7/14/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/16/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 0m
Grandes Tour

46h 55m

0

11:00 PM

Odesa
Central Bus Station

9:55 PM

Cologne
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$152

A Bus from Grandes Tour goes from Central Bus Station, Odesa (Ukraine) at 7/8/2025 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/10/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 55m
Grandes Tour

46h 55m

0

11:00 PM

Odesa
Central Bus Station

9:55 PM

Cologne
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$153

A Bus from Grandes Tour goes from Central Bus Station, Odesa (Ukraine) at 7/14/2025 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/16/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 55m
KLR Bus

42h 40m

0

9:00 AM

Odesa
Central Bus Station

3:40 AM

Cologne
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$158

A Bus from KLR Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Odesa (Ukraine) at 7/9/2025 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/11/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
KLR Bus

42h 40m

0

9:00 AM

Odesa
Central Bus Station

3:40 AM

Cologne
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$159

A Bus from KLR Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Odesa (Ukraine) at 7/12/2025 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/14/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m

Cheap train tickets to Cologne

Deutsche Bahn

0h 21m

0

4:57 AM

Dusseldorf
Central Station

5:18 AM

Cologne
Messe/Deutz Train Station

0

Economy

from $8

A Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 7/9/2025 4:57:00 AM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/9/2025 5:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
Deutsche Bahn

1h 39m

0

7:35 PM

Mannheim
Central Station

9:14 PM

Cologne
Messe/Deutz Train Station

0

First Class

from $28

A Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 7/8/2025 7:35:00 PM to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/8/2025 9:14:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
Deutsche Bahn

8h 2m

0

4:10 AM

Dresden
Train Station

12:12 PM

Cologne
Central Station

0

Economy

from $69

A Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/8/2025 4:10:00 AM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/8/2025 12:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 2m
Deutsche Bahn

8h 2m

0

4:10 AM

Dresden
Train Station

12:12 PM

Cologne
Central Station

0

First Class

from $97

A Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Train Station, Dresden (Germany) at 7/8/2025 4:10:00 AM to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/8/2025 12:12:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 2m

Cheap Carpooling to Cologne

BlaBlaCar

0h 30m

0

7:00 AM

Dusseldorf

7:30 AM

Cologne

0

Economy

from $2

A Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf (Germany) at 7/13/2025 7:00:00 AM to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/13/2025 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
BlaBlaCar

0h 20m

0

1:00 PM

Dusseldorf

1:20 PM

Cologne

0

Economy

from $5

A Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf (Germany) at 7/9/2025 1:00:00 PM to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/9/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
BlaBlaCar

1h 10m

0

4:30 PM

Maastricht

5:40 PM

Cologne

0

Economy

from $12

A Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Maastricht (Netherlands) at 7/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/13/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
BlaBlaCar

5h 40m

0

12:40 PM

Dresden

6:20 PM

Cologne

0

Economy

from $61

A Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dresden (Germany) at 7/13/2025 12:40:00 PM to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 7/13/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Cologne over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Cologne which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Cologne.

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All bus stops in Cologne

Gummersbacher Str. Bus Stop

Gummersbacher Str

Central Station

Trankgasse 11

Messe/Deutz Train Station

Ottopl. 7

Central Bus Station

Breslauer Platz

The most beloved bus stations in Cologne

Central Station, Cologne

FAQs about the bus route to Cologne

Is there a direct bus to Cologne?

Whether there is a direct bus route to Cologne depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Cologne. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Cologne?

Depending on which provider you travel to Cologne with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment and amenities does the bus to Cologne have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Cologne on your planned travel date.

Which bus stops are there in Cologne?

There is a total of 40 bus stops in Cologne. Most buses stop at Central Bus Station. Check out our map of Cologne to find the bus stop that suits you best.

Which bus companies go to Cologne?

There are 9 bus providers going to Cologne: Deutsche Bahn, ECOLINES, Grandes Tour, East West Eurolines, Eurolines Polska, KLR Bus, Winew, Bus Trans and Regional Express (Fluggesellschaft)

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How much could I save by comparing buses to Cologne?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Cologne. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Cologne, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

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Cities near Cologne

Cities in and around Cologne, such as Dusseldorf, Essen and Dortmund, are also served by national and international buses. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Find routes that connect Cologne with Duisburg, Bochum, Wuppertal and many other places via public transportation or city buses. In addition, we also show you airport shuttles to and from nearby airports, such as Dusseldorf Airport, Dortmund Airport, Cologne/Bonn Airport. Where schedules are available, we will also show other modes of transportation in the local network.