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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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RegioJet + RegioJet |
| Terminál 2 | Hlavná stanica | Cheapest | ||||
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| Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2) | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | Fastest | ||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags | |||||
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| Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2) | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags | ||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Most SNP | No tags | |||||
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| Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2) | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags | ||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Petržalka Einsteinova | No tags | |||||
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| Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2) | Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Bratislava
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 17 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 923, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Bratislava
Stops in Cologne
- B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany - D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Bratislava
- A
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia - C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia - D
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia - E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia - F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Bratislava by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Bratislava?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Bratislava start at R 923. The average price for this route is around R 1 501. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Bratislava?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Bratislava is 17h 35m, covering a distance of 790 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Bratislava route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Bratislava?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Bratislava at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Bratislava?
A bus trip from Cologne to Bratislava produces an estimated 19.744300000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Bratislava?
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 13021 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Bratislava?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Cologne to Bratislava?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Bratislava?
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.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bratislava was searched and found on 19 Oct 2026 with a price of R 903To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Bratislava as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 903 to R 3 536 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 903, which is on 2026-10-19.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Bratislava?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
