How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Bucharest?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Bucharest start from $104. The average price for this route is around $142. 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 Bucharest?

The average bus travel time from Cologne to Bucharest is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1580 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Bucharest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni .

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

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Bucharest at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Cologne to Bucharest generates an estimated 39 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 Bucharest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Bucharest?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Bucharest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Bucharest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cologne to Bucharest from $136 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Bucharest on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1d 19h	9:45pm	Militari	Cheapest
Bus	11:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 9h	9:45pm	Militari	Fastest
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 12h	1:15pm	Militari	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d 10h	9:45pm	Militari	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d 13h	1:25am	Militari	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:14 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Bucharest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bucharest. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

1580 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$104 - $220	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$312 - $312	Average Duration21h 50m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Bucharest?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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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

Stops in Bucharest

A
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
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B
Bucharest Airport
Visit page
C
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
Visit page
D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania
E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya
F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,494 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,950 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

RO Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Bucharest 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 Bucharest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Bucharest start from $104. The average price for this route is around $142. 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 Bucharest?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Bucharest is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1580 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Bucharest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Bucharest?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Bucharest at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Bucharest?
A bus trip from Cologne to Bucharest generates an estimated 39 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 Bucharest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Bucharest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bucharest was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $136

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

You can expect to pay from $136 to $154 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $136 which is on 2025-12-03.