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

The bus ticket price from Cologne to Rotterdam starts at R 283. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Rotterdam 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 Cologne to Rotterdam?

The average travel time between Cologne and Rotterdam is around 6h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Cologne to Rotterdam can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cologne to Rotterdam by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Rotterdam?

When taking the bus from Cologne to Rotterdam, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

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

Buses travelling between Cologne and Rotterdam leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport or Hbf and arrive at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Bushaltestelle, Weena - Rotterdam.

Bus Cologne to Rotterdam from R 176 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Rotterdam on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 10m	20:10	Rotterdam CS	Cheapest
	16:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 45m	21:05	Rotterdam CS	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:00	Hbf	5h 55m	20:55	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	4h 51m	21:05	Rotterdam CS	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Rotterdam on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 10m	20:10	Rotterdam CS	Cheapest
	08:05	Terminál 2	4h 10m	12:15	Rotterdam Bus Stop	Fastest
	09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	9h 30m	18:55	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:14	Hbf	4h 51m	15:05	Rotterdam CS	No tags
	06:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 45m	10:55	Rotterdam CS	No tags
	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	10h 25m	22:20	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:00	Hbf	5h 55m	20:55	Rotterdam CS	No tags
	11:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 40m	15:40	Rotterdam CS	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Rotterdam on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	9h 30m	18:55	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest
		11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	10h 25m	22:20	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Rotterdam on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	9h 30m	18:55	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:43 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Rotterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just R 250, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3hAverage duration

204 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 283 - R 1 593	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 440 - R 2 855	Average duration3h 29m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 250 - R 520	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 114 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

RegioJet

4/51 057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

NL Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Rotterdam?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

B - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Rotterdam by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Cologne to Rotterdam cost?
The bus ticket price from Cologne to Rotterdam starts at R 283. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Rotterdam 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 Cologne to Rotterdam?
The average travel time between Cologne and Rotterdam is around 6h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cologne and Rotterdam?
The number of buses from Cologne to Rotterdam can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cologne to Rotterdam by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Rotterdam?
When taking the bus from Cologne to Rotterdam, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Rotterdam?
Buses travelling between Cologne and Rotterdam leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport or Hbf and arrive at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Bushaltestelle, Weena - Rotterdam.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

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12/11

R 259

Today

R 208

14/11

R 259

15/11

R 435

16/11

R 887

17/11

R 600

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Rotterdam was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 208

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

You can expect to pay from R 208 to R 1 093 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 259, which is on 2025-11-14.