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Tomorrow24 Jun
from US$37
Wed25 Jun
from US$37
Thu26 Jun
Fri27 Jun
from US$115
Sat28 Jun
from US$134
Sun29 Jun
from US$67
Mon30 Jun
Tue1 Jul

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 24 June at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Airport (ZLC)
    Arrival time: 25 June at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Airport (ZLC)
    Arrival time: 25 June at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Airport (ZLC)
    Arrival time: 25 June at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 24 June at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Zurich to Cologne

Bus
Average priceUS$33 - US$199Average duration13h 25m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$125 - US$134Average duration9h 41m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$29 - US$88Average duration6h
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Zurich to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
6hAverage duration
US$29Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zurich to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$54
Average bus trip duration13h 25m
Number of daily buses3.9557522123893816
Earliest bus departure00:00
Distance250 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Zurich to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Zurich - Cologne

  1. How far is Cologne from Zurich by coach?

    The journey from Zurich to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 257 miles (414 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Zurich to Cologne without flying?

    To travel from Zurich to Cologne 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.

Best price found
21/06
US$44
22/06
US$104
Today
US$44
24/06
US$33
25/06
US$33
26/06
US$32
27/06
US$107
28/06
US$125
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zurich to Cologne was searched and found on 26 Jun 2025 with a price of US$32

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

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$207 for a bus ticket from Zurich to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32, which is on 2025-06-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Zurich to Cologne, 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 Zurich to Cologne 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 Zurich to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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!

Will you be returning to Zurich by bus?

Bus from Zurich to Cologne

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Zurich to Cologne

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