What is the distance between Cologne and Saarbrücken?

The distance between the two cities is 118 miles (190 km).

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

If you're headed to Saarbrücken from Cologne, chances are that your bus will depart from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Bushaltestelle Dudweiler Straße. 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 Saarbrücken?

Once in Saarbrücken, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Town Hall (Rathaus St. Johann), Saarbrücken Zoo, St. John's Church (Johanneskirsche), Saarbrücken Castle and Basilika St. Johann.

Bus Cologne to Saarbrücken from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Saarbrücken on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 15m	2:30am	Saarbrücken	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	14h 45m	1:45pm	Saarbrücken	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 50m	2:30am	Saarbrücken	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Saarbrücken

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Saarbrücken. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

117 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $185	Average Duration14h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $267	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $33	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Saarbrücken?

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 Saarbrücken

A
Bushaltestelle Dudweiler Straße
Dudweilerstraße 111, 66111 Saarbrücken, Germany
B
Saarbrücken, DE- Parkpl. Alte Einsegnungshalle, Ecke Metzer/Dr. Vogeler Str.
Hohenzollernstraße 74, 66117 Saarbrucken, Germany
C
Saarbruecken Busbahnhof
Metzer Str. 133A, 66117 Saarbrücken, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,390 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Saarbrücken by bus

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What are the best sights and things to do in Saarbrücken?

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You can expect to pay from $22 to $124 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Saarbrücken based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-11-23.