How much is the bus ticket from Duisburg to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Duisburg to Cologne start at R 135. The average price for this route is around R 165. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Duisburg to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Duisburg to Cologne is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 66 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Duisburg to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Duisburg to Cologne at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

A bus trip from Duisburg to Cologne produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Duisburg to Cologne from R 104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Duisburg to Cologne on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:15	Duisburg	1h 50m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	19:25	Duisburg	1h 25m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Duisburg	1h 40m	08:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:35	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:50	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Duisburg to Cologne on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:15	Duisburg	1h 50m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	19:25	Duisburg	1h 25m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Duisburg	1h 40m	08:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:35	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:50	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Duisburg to Cologne on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:10	Duisburg	1h 55m	23:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	19:25	Duisburg	1h 25m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Duisburg	1h 40m	08:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:50	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:50	Duisburg	1h 55m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Duisburg to Cologne on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	Duisburg	1h 55m	15:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	00:10	Duisburg	1h 25m	01:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Duisburg	1h 40m	08:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:35	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:50	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Duisburg to Cologne on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:10	Duisburg	1h 55m	23:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	19:25	Duisburg	1h 25m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Duisburg	1h 40m	08:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:35	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:50	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Duisburg to Cologne on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	Duisburg	1h 55m	15:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	19:25	Duisburg	1h 25m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Duisburg	1h 40m	08:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:50	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:50	Duisburg	1h 55m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Duisburg to Cologne on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:10	Duisburg	1h 55m	23:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	00:10	Duisburg	1h 25m	01:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Duisburg	1h 40m	08:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:35	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:50	Duisburg	1h 35m	11:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Duisburg 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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

50mAverage duration

57 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 135 - R 465	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 136 - R 733	Average duration39m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 82 - R 127	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Duisburg and Cologne?

Stops in Duisburg

A
Hbf
Kammerstraße, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
B
Mercatorstraße
Mercatorstraße 80, 47051 Duisburg, Germany
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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

3.5/511 624 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11624 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 135

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Duisburg to Cologne 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 Duisburg to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Duisburg to Cologne start at R 135. The average price for this route is around R 165. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Duisburg to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Duisburg to Cologne is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 66 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Duisburg to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Duisburg to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Duisburg to Cologne at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Duisburg to Cologne?
A bus trip from Duisburg to Cologne produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/12

R 124

15/12

R 124

Today

R 104

17/12

R 104

18/12

R 104

19/12

R 114

20/12

R 124

21/12

R 135

The cheapest trip from Duisburg to Cologne was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 104

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

You can expect to pay from R 104 to R 405 for a bus ticket from Duisburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 104, which is on 2025-12-17.