How much is the bus ticket from Duisburg to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Duisburg to Cologne is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 66 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Duisburg to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Duisburg to Cologne at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Cologne from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Duisburg	1h 50m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Duisburg	1h 25m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Duisburg	1h 50m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Duisburg	1h 25m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Duisburg	1h 50m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Duisburg	1h 25m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	3:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Duisburg	1h 50m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Duisburg	1h 25m	1:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Duisburg	1h 50m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Duisburg	1h 25m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	3:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Duisburg	1h 25m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Duisburg	1h 40m	8:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Duisburg to Cologne on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Duisburg	1h 50m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Duisburg	1h 25m	1:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Duisburg	1h 55m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Duisburg 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 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

57 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $119	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $68	Average Duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $11	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Duisburg and Cologne?

Stops in Duisburg

A
Mercatorstraße
Mercatorstraße 80, 47051 Duisburg, Germany
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B
Hbf
Kammerstraße, 47057 Duisburg, Germany

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
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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

3.5/511,928 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11928 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature 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 Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Duisburg to Cologne is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 66 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Duisburg to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Duisburg to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Duisburg to Cologne at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Duisburg to Cologne?
A bus trip from Duisburg 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

01-04

$11

01-05

$9

Today

$9

01-07

$7

01-08

$7

01-09

$8

01-10

$8

01-11

$8

The cheapest trip from Duisburg to Cologne was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $15 for a bus ticket from Duisburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2026-01-07.