What is the distance between Charleroi and Cologne?

The distance between the two cities is 116 miles (187 km).

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Charleroi, chances are that your bus will depart from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Twelve Romanesque churches, Lanxess Arena, Flora and Botanical Garden, Köln Triangle Panorama and Volksgarten.

Bus Charleroi to Cologne from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleroi to Cologne on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:55pm	Charleroi Centrale	7h 55m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charleroi to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:45pm	Charleroi Centrale	3h 25m	6:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charleroi to Cologne on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:45pm	Charleroi Centrale	3h 25m	6:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:28 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleroi 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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

114 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $48	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $31	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/511,136 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Charleroi and Cologne?

Stops in Charleroi

A - Brussels South Charleroi Airport

B - Gare de Charleroi - Entree des Beaux Arts

C - Charleroi

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 Charleroi to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Charleroi and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charleroi 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.

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11/17

$18

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$24

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$16

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$16

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The cheapest trip from Charleroi to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 Charleroi to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $24 for a bus ticket from Charleroi to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-22.