How far is Arnhem from Cologne?

About 85 miles (137 km) separate Arnhem and Cologne.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Arnhem to Cologne leave from Arnhem and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Lanxess Arena, Köln Triangle Panorama, Roman Praetorium, Volksgarten and Twelve Romanesque churches.

Bus Arnhem to Cologne from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Arnhem to Cologne on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	Arnhem	6h 5m	4:55pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Arnhem	7h 15m	7:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Arnhem	5h 30m	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Arnhem	6h 30m	11:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Arnhem	8h 55m	9:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Arnhem 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 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

86 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $54	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $20	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Arnhem and Cologne?

Stops in Arnhem

A - Arnhem

B - Arnhem Centraal Station

C - Noordelijke Parallelweg

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 Arnhem to Cologne by bus

How far is Arnhem from Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Arnhem 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

11/16

$23

11/17

$16

Today

$16

11/19

$16

11/20

$17

11/21

$19

11/22

$19

11/23

$21

The cheapest trip from Arnhem to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 Arnhem to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $43 for a bus ticket from Arnhem to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-19.