What's the distance between Utrecht and Cologne by coach?

The journey from Utrecht to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 112 miles (181 km).

What is the best way to go from Utrecht to Cologne without a car?

You can reach Cologne from Utrecht by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Utrecht to Cologne from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 32m	21:42	Hbf	Cheapest
	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 32m	21:42	Hbf	Cheapest
	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	22:16	Utrecht	16h 9m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 22 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
22:16	Utrecht	16h 9m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:16	Utrecht	16h 9m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
		17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 17:10 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Utrecht to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

112 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £101	Average duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £113	Average duration3h 11m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £24	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Utrecht and Cologne?

Stops in Utrecht

A - Jaarbusplein Bus Station

B - Utrecht Bus Stop

C - Utrecht Central Station

D - Croeselaan International Bus Station

E - Utrecht Jaarbeursplein

F - Utrecht Stationsplein Eurolines Bushalte

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Utrecht to Cologne

What's the distance between Utrecht and Cologne by coach?
The journey from Utrecht to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 112 miles (181 km).
What is the best way to go from Utrecht to Cologne without a car?
You can reach Cologne from Utrecht by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/11

£19

18/11

£16

Today

£16

20/11

£16

21/11

£19

22/11

£15

23/11

£103

24/11

£14

The cheapest trip from Utrecht to Cologne was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

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

You can expect to pay from £14 to £103 for a bus ticket from Utrecht to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.