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

The bus ticket price from London to Cologne starts at R 840. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London 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 London to Cologne?

The average travel time between London and Cologne is around 17h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 498 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from London to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from London to Cologne?

When taking the bus from London 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 London to Cologne?

Buses travelling between London and Cologne leave from Victoria Coach Station or Finchley Road and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Bus London to Cologne from R 904 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from London to Cologne on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	18h 5m	18:05	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	19:30	Victoria Coach Station	18h 20m	14:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	19:30	Victoria Coach Station	17h 35m	14:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	20:30	Victoria Coach Station	20h 35m	18:05	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	20:30	Victoria Coach Station	19h 55m	17:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from London 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 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 072, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 50mAverage duration

497 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 840 - R 5 192	Average duration17h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 114 - R 8 874	Average duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 072 - R 1 496	Average duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 128 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at R 846

Union Ivkoni London Cologne recent customer reviews

The driver's and staff were excellent.but some man drunk on the bus argued with everyone the whole journey and when he ran out of people he started at me so for that it was not very enjoyable in

Peter G.

28 June 2024

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

Where are the popular stops in London and Cologne?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

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 London to Cologne by bus

How much does a bus ticket from London to Cologne cost?
The bus ticket price from London to Cologne starts at R 840. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London 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 London to Cologne?
The average travel time between London and Cologne is around 17h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 498 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between London and Cologne?
The number of buses from London to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from London to Cologne?
When taking the bus from London 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 London to Cologne?
Buses travelling between London and Cologne leave from Victoria Coach Station or Finchley Road 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

14/11

No data

15/11

R 1 460

Today

R 1 423

17/11

No data

18/11

R 1 059

19/11

R 1 329

20/11

R 1 308

21/11

R 1 132

The cheapest trip from London to Cologne was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 059

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 059 to R 2 700 for a bus ticket from London to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 059, which is on 2025-11-18.