Find coaches from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 65M+ travellers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 80 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel
Today19 Apr
from US$11
Tomorrow20 Apr
from US$9
Sun21 Apr
from US$11
Mon22 Apr
from US$8
Tue23 Apr
Wed24 Apr
Thu25 Apr
Fri26 Apr

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

19:35
2h35m
22:10
Gelsenkirchen - Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
CheapestFastest
Cologne - Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Cheapest
Fastest
Bus Gelsenkirchen to Cologne: Trip Overview

Bus Gelsenkirchen to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$9
Average bus trip duration2h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure19:35
Distance44 miles

Gelsenkirchen to Cologne buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures19:35
Minimum PriceUS$4
Average Ticket PriceUS$9
Minimum Trip Duration2h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h35m
Distance44 miles
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Gelsenkirchen - Cologne

The average bus ticket price from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne is US$9. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Cologne is around 2h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 41 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Gelsenkirchen and Cologne leave from Gelsenkirchen or Arena Aufschalke and arrive at Cologne Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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 Gelsenkirchen to Cologne.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne.

Did you know?

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

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.

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

Will you be returning to Gelsenkirchen by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worlwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.