What is the travel distance from Antwerp to Cologne?

Antwerp and Cologne are 113 miles (181 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Antwerp to Cologne start their journey at Borsbeeksebrug and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Zoo, Cologne cable cars, Roman Praetorium, Boat tours on the Rhine and Hohenzollern Bridge.

Bus Antwerp to Cologne from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Antwerp to Cologne on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:10am	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 20m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
11:30am	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 10m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
3:20pm	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	6h 25m	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Antwerp to Cologne on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30am	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 10m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
		10:35pm	Antwerp	7h 50m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures for Antwerp to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30am	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 10m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	10:50am	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	3h 40m	2:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
	10:35pm	Antwerp	7h 50m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	5:10am	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 20m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:40am	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 13m	12:53pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Antwerp to Cologne on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Borsbeeksebrug	4h	3:00pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Cheapest
10:50am	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	3h 40m	2:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
12:01am	Antwerp	14h 24m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
5:10am	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 20m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
11:30am	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 10m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Antwerp to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

113 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $94	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $185	Average Duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $28	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,368 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Musil Tour

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Where are the popular stops in Antwerp and Cologne?

Stops in Antwerp

A - Borsbeeksebrug

B - Antwerpen-Berchem

C - Crowne Plaza

D - Antwerpen

E - Antwerpen - Centraal

F - Berchem Station

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 traveling from Antwerp to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Antwerp to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Antwerp to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$21

11/18

$19

Today

$19

11/20

$24

11/21

$20

11/22

$23

11/23

$30

11/24

$16

The cheapest trip from Antwerp to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $137 for a bus ticket from Antwerp to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-24.