How much is the bus ticket from Łódź to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Łódź to Cologne start at R 962. The average price for this route is around R 1 656. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Łódź to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Łódź to Cologne is 18h, covering a distance of 869 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 55m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Łódź to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Sindbad , RegioJet .

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

The earliest bus departs from Łódź to Cologne at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:05.

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

A bus trip from Łódź to Cologne produces an estimated 22 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 Łódź to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1058 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Sindbad , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Łódź to Cologne from R 898 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Łódź to Cologne on 20 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:00	Łódź Kaliska	18h	12:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	00:55	PKP Łódź Fabryczna Przystanek	12h 46m	13:41	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:10	PKP Łódź Fabryczna Przystanek	17h 31m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	10:30	PKP Łódź Fabryczna Przystanek	17h 5m	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	14:20	PKP Łódź Fabryczna Przystanek	17h 50m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Łódź to Cologne on 22 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:00	Łódź Kaliska	18h	12:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	00:55	PKP Łódź Fabryczna Przystanek	12h 46m	13:41	Hbf	Fastest
	10:30	PKP Łódź Fabryczna Przystanek	17h 5m	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	14:20	PKP Łódź Fabryczna Przystanek	17h 50m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	15:05	PKP Łódź Fabryczna Przystanek	18h 10m	09:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:25 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Łódź 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 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 205, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 30mAverage duration

873 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 962 - R 2 525	Average duration18h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 205 - R 1 413	Average duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Łódź and Cologne?

Stops in Łódź

A
Dworzec autobusowy Łódź Kaliska
PKS Łódź Kaliska, ul. Włokniarzy 203/205 Łódź
Visit page
B
PKP Łódź Fabryczna Przystanek
plac Bronisława Sałacińskiego 1 - Platform 9, Łódź, Poland
Visit page
C
Kaliska
ulica Karolewska, 94-023 Lodz, Poland
D
Plac Niepodleglosci
1 plac Niepodległości, 93-029 Lodz, Poland
E
Lodz- Poczta Polska
227 aleja Włókniarzy, 90-642 Lodz, Poland
F
Lodz Lodzki Dom Kultury
18 ulica Romualda Traugutta, 90-113 Lodz, , Poland

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
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

3.5/511 631 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Sindbad

3.5/51 225 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.5

RegioJet

4/51 061 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Łódź 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 Łódź to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Łódź to Cologne start at R 962. The average price for this route is around R 1 656. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Łódź to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Łódź to Cologne is 18h, covering a distance of 869 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Łódź to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Sindbad, RegioJet.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Łódź to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Łódź to Cologne at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Łódź to Cologne?
A bus trip from Łódź to Cologne produces an estimated 22 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 Łódź to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1058 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Łódź to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Łódź to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Łódź to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Sindbad, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

15/12

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16/12

R 1 282

Today

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18/12

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19/12

R 1 508

20/12

R 1 675

21/12

R 1 427

22/12

R 1 592

The cheapest trip from Łódź to Cologne was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 282

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 282 to R 2 344 for a bus ticket from Łódź to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 427, which is on 2025-12-21.

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.