How much is the bus ticket from Zadar to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Zadar to Cologne start from $140. The average price for this route is around $160. 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 Zadar to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Zadar to Cologne is 23h 40m, covering a distance of 969 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Zadar to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet .

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

The earliest bus departs from Zadar to Cologne at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Zadar to Cologne generates an estimated 24 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 Zadar to Cologne?

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 1058 reviews.

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

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

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

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Zadar to Cologne from $151 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Zadar to Cologne on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Autobusni Kolodvor Zadar	23h 35m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Autobusni Kolodvor Zadar	22h 15m	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Autobusni Kolodvor Zadar	23h 40m	6:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Autobusni Kolodvor Zadar	1d 2h	9:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Autobusni Kolodvor Zadar	1d 7h	5:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Zadar to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 23 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

23h 40mAverage Duration

969 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$140 - $196	Average Duration23h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$178 - $178	Average Duration13h 50m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zadar and Cologne?

Stops in Zadar

A
Autobusni Kolodvor Zadar
Ul. Ante Starčevića 3, 23000 Zadar, Croatia
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B
Zadar, AS Stareviča
Ul. Domovinskog rata, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
C
Zagrebačka
Zagrebačka ul. 27, 23000, Zadar, Croatia

Stops in Cologne

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,629 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

RegioJet

4/51,061 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zadar 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 Zadar to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Zadar to Cologne start from $140. The average price for this route is around $160. 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 Zadar to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Zadar to Cologne is 23h 40m, covering a distance of 969 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Zadar to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Zadar to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Zadar to Cologne at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zadar to Cologne?
A bus trip from Zadar to Cologne generates an estimated 24 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 Zadar to Cologne?
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 1058 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Zadar to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Zadar to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Zadar to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Zadar to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 20, 2025 with a price of $151

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

You can expect to pay from $151 to $191 for a bus ticket from Zadar to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-12-20.