What is the travel distance from Cologne to Bratislava?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Cologne to Bratislava start their journey at Cologne/Bonn Airport and wind up at Petržalka Einsteinova. These are the main 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 Bratislava?

Once in Bratislava, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Grassalkovich Palace, Old Town Hall (Stará radnica), St. Martin’s Cathedral, Slavin and Nedbalka Gallery.

Bus Cologne to Bratislava from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Bratislava on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:00pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	14h	5:00am	AS Mlynské nivy	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 5:48 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 9 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 44mAverage Duration

493 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $156	Average Duration18h 20m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$88 - $113	Average Duration9h 44m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$101 - $110	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Bratislava?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Bratislava

A
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
B
Bratislava Airport
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C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,399 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

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,145 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Bratislava by bus

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $71 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-24.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Bratislava?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time18h 20m	Avg Price$90	Daily Departures36
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 44m	Avg Price$101	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time10h	Avg Price$103	Daily Departures1