Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | CheapestFastest | |||||
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 | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Most SNP | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:20 AM CEST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Bratislava
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 12 hours 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 163,633, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Bratislava
Stops in Cologne
- B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher 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
- B
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia - C
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia - D
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské 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 COP 226,857. The average price for this route is around COP 368,522. 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 17h 35m, covering a distance of 790 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 54 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, RegioJet.
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 19.735975 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 1102 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 4.1 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 Aug 9, 2026 with a price of COP 235,359To 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 COP 235,359 to COP 567,157 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 COP 235,359 which is on 2026-08-09.
