Find coaches from St. Gallen to Cologne

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Next departures from St. Gallen to Cologne on 7 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
St. Gallen Train Station
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße No tags
FlixBus
St. Gallen Train Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
FlixBus
St. Gallen Train Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
FlixBus
St. Gallen Train Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
FlixBus
St. Gallen Train Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Gallen to Cologne

Bus
Average priceUS$51 - US$143Average duration16h 5m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$34 - US$34Average duration5h 40m
18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St. Gallen to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
16h 5mAverage duration
US$51Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Gallen to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$63
Average bus trip duration16h 5m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure04:25
Distance260 miles
Latest bus departure18:35

St. Gallen to Cologne Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from St. Gallen to Cologne. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from St. Gallen to Cologne from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Cologne from St. Gallen, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Gallen - Cologne

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

    The journey from St. Gallen to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 266 miles (429 km).

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

    To travel from St. Gallen to Cologne without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Gallen to Cologne was searched and found on 10 Oct 2025 with a price of US$59

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

You can expect to pay from US$59 to US$61 for a bus ticket from St. Gallen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$59, which is on 2025-10-10.

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 St. Gallen and Cologne!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from St. Gallen to Cologne.

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

Did you know?

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

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.

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

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