How much is the bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne start at R 285. The average price for this route is around R 586. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Rotterdam to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Rotterdam to Cologne is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 215 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Rotterdam to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni , RegioJet .

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

The earliest bus departs from Rotterdam to Cologne at 05:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:15.

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

A bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne produces an estimated 5 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 Rotterdam 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 1066 reviews.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rotterdam to Cologne from R 241 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rotterdam to Cologne on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:10	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Rotterdam to Cologne on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	19:40	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Bus	08:00	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 15m	12:15	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Fastest
Bus	21:10	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	05:20	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	11:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:25	Rotterdam CS	4h 40m	14:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Rotterdam to Cologne on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	15:15	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	19:40	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
	Bus	21:10	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:41 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Rotterdam 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 3 hours and with fares starting at just R 284, 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 285 - R 2 287	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 431 - R 2 783	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 284 - R 600	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Cologne?

Stops in Rotterdam

A
Rotterdam Bushaltestelle
Conradstraat 52, 3013 AR Stadscentrum
B
Busstation Rotterdam Centraal
Conradstraat 9, 3013 AN Stadscentrum, Netherlands
C
Weena - Rotterdam
Karel Doormanstraat 8, 3012 GJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
D
Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam
Willemsplein 1-14, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherlands
E
Rosestraat 1101
Rosestraat 1101, 3071 AL Rotterdam, Netherlands
F
Weena
Weena 679, 3013 AM Rotterdam, Netherlands

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

3.5/511 956 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 357 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 976 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

RegioJet

4/51 066 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Based on 1066 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the value for money and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at R 285

RegioJet Rotterdam Cologne recent customer reviews

The platform number should be on the ticket, eg GG The stops should be announced to save confusion Also, passengers should be requested not to speak loudly as it is disrespectful to other passengers while travelling. The journey went well, good drivers! We are using Regiojet for our return trip!

Barry P.

11 December 2025

Very good

Mellouki M.

21 June 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne start at R 285. The average price for this route is around R 586. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rotterdam to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Rotterdam to Cologne is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 215 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Rotterdam to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, RegioJet.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rotterdam to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Rotterdam to Cologne at 05:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne?
A bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne produces an estimated 5 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 Rotterdam 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 1066 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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

06/01

R 242

07/01

R 241

Today

R 606

09/01

R 241

10/01

R 241

11/01

R 446

12/01

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The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Cologne was searched and found on 10 Jan 2026 with a price of R 241

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

You can expect to pay from R 241 to R 870 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 241, which is on 2026-01-10.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus 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.