Bus from Cologne to Rome: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Rome on April 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Rome Tiburtina Bus StationCheapest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Rome Tiburtina Bus StationFastest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Rome Fiumicino AirportNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)No tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Rome Fiumicino AirportNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 8:14 PM CEST.

Get from Cologne to Rome

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
1080 kmDistance
27kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Rome by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Rome?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Rome start from $102. The average price for this route is around $166. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Rome?

    The average bus travel time from Cologne to Rome is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1080 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Cologne to Rome route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Rome?

    The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Rome at 3:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Rome?

    A bus trip from Cologne to Rome generates an estimated 26.985875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Cologne to Rome?

    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 1074 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Rome?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Rome?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Rome?

    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.

Best price found
04-12
$165
04-13
$196
Today
$127
04-15
$145
04-16
$167
04-17
$231
04-18
No data
04-19
$200
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Rome was searched and found on Apr 14, 2026 with a price of $127

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

You can expect to pay from $127 to $289 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2026-04-15.

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