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Next departures from Cologne to Bologna on 12 October
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BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
BolognaCheapestFastest

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Bus Cologne to Bologna: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$99
Average bus trip duration19h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure02:00
Distance482 miles
Latest bus departure23:15

Cologne to Bologna Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Bologna

  1. What's the distance between Cologne and Bologna by coach?

    The journey from Cologne to Bologna by coach covers an approximate distance of 489 miles (789 km).

  2. How can I travel from Cologne to Bologna avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Cologne to Bologna without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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10/10
US$138
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12/10
US$112
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US$109
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Bologna was searched and found on 13 Oct 2025 with a price of US$109

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

You can expect to pay from US$109 to US$138 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$109, which is on 2025-10-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cologne to Bologna.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Bologna.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Bologna 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 Cologne to Bologna while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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!

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