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Today16 Jul
Tomorrow17 Jul
from US$29
Fri18 Jul
Sat19 Jul
Sun20 Jul
Mon21 Jul
from US$35
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Bruges
    Departure location: Centrum Station
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Bruges
    Departure location: Bruges
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Bruges
    Departure location: Centrum Station
    Arrival time: 17 July at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Bruges
    Departure location: Centrum Station
    Arrival time: 17 July at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Bruges
    Departure location: Centrum Station
    Arrival time: 17 July at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bruges to Cologne

Bus
Average priceUS$22 - US$106Average duration7h 35m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average priceUS$61 - US$191Average duration3h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$37 - US$37Average duration3h 20m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Bruges to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 20mAverage duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bruges to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$35
Average bus trip duration7h 35m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure06:50
Distance171 miles
Latest bus departure22:50

Bruges to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bruges - Cologne

  1. How far is Cologne from Bruges by coach?

    The journey from Bruges to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 163 miles (263 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Cologne from Bruges without a car?

    You can reach Cologne from Bruges by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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15/07
US$31
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17/07
US$25
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21/07
US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bruges to Cologne was searched and found on 17 Jul 2025 with a price of US$25

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

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$53 for a bus ticket from Bruges to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25, which is on 2025-07-17.

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 Bruges and Cologne!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bruges to Cologne will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Bruges to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bruges to Cologne?

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