What is the distance between Cologne and Ghent?

The distance separating Cologne and Ghent is 141 miles (227 km).

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

If you're headed to Ghent from Cologne, chances are that your bus will leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Cologne to Ghent from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Ghent on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 20m	8:25am	Ghent	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:23 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Ghent

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ghent. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

141 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $59	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $178	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $28	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 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.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Ghent?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Ghent

A - Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop

B - Dampoort

C - St Pieters Central Station - Ghent

D - Ghent M.Hendrikaplein

E - Ghent Elisabethlaan 73

F - Gent Dampoort

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Ghent by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$21

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$22

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Ghent was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $28 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Ghent based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-23.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 20m	Avg Price$26	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 20m	Avg Price$76	Daily Departures23
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 50m	Avg Price$28	Daily Departures3