How much is the bus ticket from Brussels to Cologne?

The cheapest coach tickets from Brussels to Cologne start from MAD 126. The average price for this route is around MAD 243. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Brussels to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Brussels to Cologne is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 192 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 10m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

Which bus companies service the Brussels to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni , Musil Tour .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Brussels to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Brussels to Cologne at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brussels to Cologne?

A bus journey from Brussels to Cologne produces an estimated 4.78225 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Brussels to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11630 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Brussels to Cologne?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Brussels to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Brussels to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Brussels to Cologne from MAD 154 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 23 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:15	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	4h 35m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
18:30	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	22:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
22:30	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	4h 30m	03:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
18:05	Brussels Airport BRU	8h 55m	03:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 24 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30	Brussels North Bus Station Zone C	4h	16:30	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Cheapest
03:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
13:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 35m	16:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 25 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:05	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 45m	17:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	03:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
	10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:15	Brussels North Train Station	4h 26m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 26 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:15	Brussels North Train Station	4h 26m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	13:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 35m	16:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 27 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:15	Brussels North Train Station	4h 26m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	14:05	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 45m	17:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 28 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
14:05	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 45m	17:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
09:30	Brussels North Train Station	3h 15m	12:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 29 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
09:30	Brussels North Train Station	3h 15m	12:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
14:05	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 45m	17:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
12:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 30m	16:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Brussels to Cologne on 30 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 10m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	10:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 55m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:15	Brussels North Train Station	4h 26m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	06:20	Brussels North Train Station	4h 10m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	13:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	3h 35m	16:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 15:19 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Brussels to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

4h 15mAverage duration

192 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceMAD 126 - MAD 1,124	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceMAD 227 - MAD 1,557	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Brussels and Cologne?

Stops in Brussels

A
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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C
Centrale
Rue de Loxum 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
D
Congrès
Pachecolaan 5, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,518 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/511,672 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

Based on 11672 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at MAD 158

BlaBlaBus Brussels Cologne recent customer reviews

The driver did not know how to drive and was asking passengers for directions. It smells very bad

Benjamin O.

2 June 2024

Very good service Bus arrived into cologne a little late , but that was because of the traffic on the autobahn Would use this service again , was a very good price

Kevin M.

25 February 2020

It was a bit delayed.

Kyriaki D.

15 July 2024

Union Ivkoni

2.7/51,991 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.9

Musil Tour

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Brussels to Cologne

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Brussels to Cologne?
The cheapest coach tickets from Brussels to Cologne start from MAD 126. The average price for this route is around MAD 243. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Brussels to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Brussels to Cologne is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 192 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 10m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Brussels to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, Musil Tour.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Brussels to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Brussels to Cologne at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brussels to Cologne?
A bus journey from Brussels to Cologne produces an estimated 4.78225 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Brussels to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11630 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Brussels to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Brussels to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Brussels to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/04

MAD 207

22/04

MAD 275

Today

MAD 274

24/04

MAD 171

25/04

MAD 205

26/04

MAD 154

27/04

MAD 183

28/04

MAD 154

The cheapest trip from Brussels to Cologne was searched and found on 26 Apr 2026 with a price of MAD 154

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

You can expect to pay from MAD 154 to MAD 957 for a bus ticket from Brussels to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 154, which is on 2026-04-26.

Usually FlixBus 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.