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

The bus ticket price from Saarbrücken to Cologne starts at US$20. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken to Cologne?

The average travel time between Saarbrücken and Cologne is around 6h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 190 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Saarbrücken to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Saarbrücken to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Saarbrücken to Cologne?

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

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

Buses travelling between Saarbrücken and Cologne leave from Bushaltestelle Dudweiler Straße or Saarbrücken, DE- Parkpl. Alte Einsegnungshalle, Ecke Metzer/Dr. Vogeler Str. and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Bus Saarbrücken to Cologne from US$17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Saarbrücken to Cologne on 31 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
02:50	Saarbrücken	3h 20m	06:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
15:20	Saarbrücken	15h 5m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
09:50	Saarbrücken	3h 55m	13:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
02:50	Saarbrücken	3h 55m	06:45	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Saarbrücken to Cologne on 2 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		15:20	Saarbrücken	15h 5m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Saarbrücken to Cologne on 5 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:40	Saarbrücken	9h	13:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
09:55	Saarbrücken	6h 15m	16:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
10:20	Saarbrücken	7h 5m	17:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
04:40	Saarbrücken	7h 25m	12:05	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
10:20	Saarbrücken	7h 40m	18:00	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:33 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Saarbrücken 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 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

189 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$20 - US$187	Average duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$21 - US$260	Average duration3h 47m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$14 - US$33	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Bus Saarbrücken to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$41

Average bus trip duration6h 30m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure02:50

Distance183 km

Latest bus departure23:20

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 123 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 066 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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

Saarbrücken to Cologne Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Saarbrücken and Cologne?

Stops in Saarbrücken

A - Bushaltestelle Dudweiler Straße

B - Saarbrücken, DE- Parkpl. Alte Einsegnungshalle, Ecke Metzer/Dr. Vogeler Str.

C - Saarbruecken Busbahnhof

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 on the trip Saarbrücken - Cologne

How much does a bus ticket from Saarbrücken to Cologne cost?
The bus ticket price from Saarbrücken to Cologne starts at US$20. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken to Cologne?
The average travel time between Saarbrücken and Cologne is around 6h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 190 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Saarbrücken and Cologne?
The number of buses from Saarbrücken to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Saarbrücken to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Saarbrücken to Cologne?
When taking the bus from Saarbrücken to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saarbrücken to Cologne?
Buses travelling between Saarbrücken and Cologne leave from Bushaltestelle Dudweiler Straße or Saarbrücken, DE- Parkpl. Alte Einsegnungshalle, Ecke Metzer/Dr. Vogeler Str. 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

29/10

US$93

30/10

US$75

Today

US$27

01/11

US$90

02/11

US$143

03/11

No data

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05/11

US$29

The cheapest trip from Saarbrücken to Cologne was searched and found on 31 Oct 2025 with a price of US$27

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

You can expect to pay from US$27 to US$143 for a bus ticket from Saarbrücken to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29, which is on 2025-11-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Saarbrücken to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Saarbrücken to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Saarbrücken to Cologne.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Saarbrücken to Cologne.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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