Bus Tickets from London to Cologne

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TodayMay 22
from $172
TomorrowMay 23
from $193
SatMay 24
from $276
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Victoria Coach Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Victoria Coach Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Victoria Coach Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Victoria Coach Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Victoria Coach Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Cologne

Bus
Average Price$73 - $413Average Duration16h 20m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$255 - $480Average Duration5h 21m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$128 - $128Average Duration8h 10m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from London to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $255, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
5h 21mAverage Duration
$255Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus London to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$156
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 20m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure9:00am
Distance501 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

London to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip London - Cologne

  1. How long is the trip from London to Cologne by bus?

    The bus ride from London to Cologne takes 16h 20m, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Cologne in 11h 50m

  2. What is the travel distance from London to Cologne?

    The distance between London and Cologne is approximately 498 km (309 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from London to Cologne?

    Buses departing from Victoria Coach Station in London will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from London to Cologne?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from London to Cologne. The ticket price for this bus starts at $73, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from London to Cologne?

    The bus from London to Cologne will cost you $156, on average.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$159
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$185
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Cologne was searched and found on May 22, 2025 with a price of $159

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

You can expect to pay from $159 to $416 for a bus ticket from London to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $185 which is on 2025-05-23.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between London and Cologne!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from London to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from London to Cologne will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from London to Cologne, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus from London to Cologne

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Train from London to Cologne

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