What is the distance between Bratislava and Cologne?

About 494 miles (796 km) separate Bratislava and Cologne.

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Bratislava, chances are that your bus will leave from Most SNP and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 Flora and Botanical Garden, Hohenzollern Bridge, Historic Town Hall, Twelve Romanesque churches and Köln Triangle Panorama.

Bus Bratislava to Cologne from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bratislava to Cologne on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00pm	AS Mlynské nivy	14h 30m	1:30pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	CheapestFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	4:26pm	Hlavná stanica	15h 39m	8:05am	Terminál 2	No tags
	2:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	16h 10m	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:45pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	21h 8m	6:53pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:00pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	18h 45m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bratislava 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 10 hours and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10hAverage Duration

493 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $115	Average Duration17h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$66 - $74	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,376 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.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Cologne?

Stops in Bratislava

A - Most SNP

B - Petržalka Einsteinova

C - Bratislava Airport

D - AS Mlynské nivy

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

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 Bratislava to Cologne by bus

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