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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | BTS Airport | Cheapest | |||||
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | Fastest | |||||
RegioJet + RegioJet | Terminál 2 | Hlavná stanica | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Bratislava
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Bratislava?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Bratislava
- A
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia - CNábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
- DMlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
- E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia - F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Bratislava 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 Cologne to Bratislava?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Bratislava start from $82. The average price for this route is around $101. 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 Cologne to Bratislava?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Bratislava is 18h 51m, covering a distance of 801 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Bratislava route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Bratislava?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Bratislava at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Bratislava?
A bus trip from Cologne to Bratislava generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Bratislava?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1069 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Bratislava?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bratislava was searched and found on Mar 13, 2026 with a price of $103To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Bratislava, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $103 to $128 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2026-03-13.
