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from US$37
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 14 July at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: 14 July at
    Destination city: Gent
    Destination location: Ghent
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 14 July at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Arrival time: 14 July at
    Destination city: Gent
    Destination location: Ghent
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 July at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: 14 July at
    Destination city: Gent
    Destination location: Ghent
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 July at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: 15 July at
    Destination city: Gent
    Destination location: Ghent
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 July at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Arrival time: 14 July at
    Destination city: Gent
    Destination location: Ghent
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Gent

Bus
Average priceUS$21 - US$129Average duration5h 45m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average priceUS$42 - US$128Average duration2h 44m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$15 - US$15Average duration2h 10m
61kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cologne to Gent

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gent. The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
5h 45mAverage duration
US$21Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Gent: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$33
Average bus trip duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure03:05
Distance141 miles
Latest bus departure23:35

Cologne to Gent Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Gent

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

    The distance between Cologne and Gent by coach is approximately 141 miles (227 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Cologne to Gent without a car?

    The best way to go from Cologne to Gent without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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

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08/07
US$26
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US$32
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US$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Gent was searched and found on 8 Jul 2025 with a price of US$26

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

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$48 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Gent based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32, which is on 2025-07-11.

About Bus Travel

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cologne to Gent, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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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Train from Cologne to Gent

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