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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Erfurt central train station | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Erfurt central train station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Erfurt central train station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Erfurt to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Erfurt and Cologne?
Stops in Erfurt
- A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany - BAm Urbicher Kreuz, 99099 Erfurt, Germany
- CKurt-Schumacher-Straße 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
- D
Erfurt Hbf Bürgermeister-Wagner-Str.
Erfurt,, Germany - E
Erfurt Bushaltestelle
Willy-Brandt-Platz 4, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
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
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Based on 11387 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $32
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Erfurt to Cologne by bus
What is the travel distance from Erfurt to Cologne?
It's about 287 km (178 miles) from Erfurt to Cologne.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Erfurt to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Willy-Brandt-Platz, in Erfurt, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Erfurt to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $31To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Erfurt to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $31 to $83 for a bus ticket from Erfurt to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-22.
