How much is the bus ticket from Bochum to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bochum to Cologne start from $12. The average price for this route is around $15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Bochum to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Bochum to Cologne is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 68 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Bochum to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bochum to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Bochum to Cologne at 5:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bochum to Cologne?

A bus trip from Bochum to Cologne generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Bochum to Cologne from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bochum to Cologne on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:15pm	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	11:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Wittener Str.	2h 10m	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest

Next departures for Bochum to Cologne on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40am	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	6:20am	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Wittener Str.	2h 10m	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	11:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Bochum to Cologne on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40am	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	6:20am	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	11:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Bochum to Cologne on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:40am	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Wittener Str.	2h 10m	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	11:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Bochum to Cologne on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40am	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	6:20am	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Wittener Str.	2h 10m	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	11:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Bochum to Cologne on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40am	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	6:20am	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Wittener Str.	2h 10m	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	11:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Bochum to Cologne on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40am	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	6:20am	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Wittener Str.	2h 10m	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	11:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:25 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bochum to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

65 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $43	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $71	Average Duration1h 11m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $13	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bochum and Cologne?

Stops in Bochum

A
Wittener Str.
Wittener Str. 38, 44789 Bochum, Germany
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B
Hbf Omnibus HST Umfahrt
Nordring, 44787 Bochum, Germany

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,611 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11611 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $12

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bochum to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bochum to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bochum to Cologne start from $12. The average price for this route is around $15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bochum to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Bochum to Cologne is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 68 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bochum to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bochum to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Bochum to Cologne at 5:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bochum to Cologne?
A bus trip from Bochum to Cologne generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-12

$12

12-13

$11

Today

$12

12-15

$12

12-16

$11

12-17

$10

12-18

$11

12-19

$11

The cheapest trip from Bochum to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $38 for a bus ticket from Bochum to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-12-17.