How much does a bus ticket from Antwerp to Cologne cost?

The bus ticket price from Antwerp to Cologne starts at R 303. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Antwerp to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Antwerp to Cologne?

The average travel time between Antwerp and Cologne is around 6h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 181 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Antwerp and Cologne?

The number of buses from Antwerp to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Antwerp to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Antwerp to Cologne?

When taking the bus from Antwerp to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Antwerp to Cologne?

Buses travelling between Antwerp and Cologne leave from Borsbeeksebrug or Antwerpen-Berchem and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Bus Antwerp to Cologne from R 250 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Antwerp to Cologne on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 10m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Antwerp to Cologne on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 10m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
		22:35	Antwerp	7h 50m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures from Antwerp to Cologne on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 10m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
		22:35	Antwerp	7h 50m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures from Antwerp to Cologne on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:35	Antwerp	7h 50m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	10:50	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	3h 40m	14:30	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
	11:30	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 10m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:40	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 18m	12:58	Hbf	No tags
	05:10	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 20m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	09:40	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	4h	13:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	11:20	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 30m	16:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Antwerp to Cologne on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 10m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
		22:35	Antwerp	7h 50m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures from Antwerp to Cologne on 17 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00	Borsbeeksebrug	4h	15:00	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Cheapest
10:50	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	3h 40m	14:30	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
00:01	Antwerp	14h 24m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
05:10	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 20m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
11:30	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 10m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
11:20	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 30m	16:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:17 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Antwerp 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 244, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

181 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 303 - R 1 726	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 650 - R 3 253	Average duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 244 - R 505	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 286 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 108 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Musil Tour

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Where are the popular stops in Antwerp and Cologne?

Stops in Antwerp

A - Borsbeeksebrug

B - Antwerpen-Berchem

C - Crowne Plaza

D - Antwerpen

E - Antwerpen - Centraal

F - Berchem Station

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 from Antwerp to Cologne by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Antwerp to Cologne cost?
The bus ticket price from Antwerp to Cologne starts at R 303. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Antwerp to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Antwerp to Cologne?
The average travel time between Antwerp and Cologne is around 6h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 181 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Antwerp and Cologne?
The number of buses from Antwerp to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Antwerp to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Antwerp to Cologne?
When taking the bus from Antwerp to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Antwerp to Cologne?
Buses travelling between Antwerp and Cologne leave from Borsbeeksebrug or Antwerpen-Berchem and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 271

11/11

R 511

Today

R 481

13/11

R 396

14/11

R 481

15/11

R 324

16/11

R 543

17/11

R 261

The cheapest trip from Antwerp to Cologne was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 261

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

You can expect to pay from R 261 to R 1 001 for a bus ticket from Antwerp to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 261, which is on 2025-11-17.