Find coaches from Zürich to Cologne

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Next departures from Zürich to Cologne on 6 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Cologne/Bonn AirportCheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Zurich Airport
Cologne/Bonn AirportFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Zürich to Cologne

Bus
Average priceUS$32 - US$203Average duration11h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$124 - US$135Average duration9h 41m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$26 - US$63Average duration5h 40m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Zürich to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 40mAverage duration
US$26Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zürich to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$46
Average bus trip duration11h 30m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure00:00
Distance250 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Zürich to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Zürich - Cologne

  1. How far is Cologne from Zürich by coach?

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

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

    To travel from Zürich 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
03/10
US$55
04/10
US$78
Today
US$71
06/10
US$99
07/10
US$39
08/10
US$37
09/10
US$33
10/10
US$41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zürich to Cologne was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$33

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

You can expect to pay from US$33 to US$199 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$33, which is on 2025-10-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Zürich 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 Zürich 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 Zürich 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 Zürich 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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Zürich to Cologne?

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