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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Darmstadt
    Departure location: Hauptbahnhof - Bushaltestelle Zweifalltorweg
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $20
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Darmstadt
    Departure location: Hauptbahnhof - Bushaltestelle Zweifalltorweg
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $25
Bus Darmstadt to Cologne: Trip Overview

Bus Darmstadt to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration2h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:45 AM
Distance97 miles (155 km)
Latest bus departure5:15 PM

Darmstadt to Cologne Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:45AM - 5:15PM
Minimum Price$10
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration2h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h40m
Distance97 miles (155 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Darmstadt - Cologne

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Darmstadt to Cologne is about 2h 40m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 2h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 105 miles (169 km) that separate the two cities.

About 105 miles (169 km) separate Darmstadt and Cologne.

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with FlixBus. The number of buses operating from Darmstadt to Cologne may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Darmstadt to Cologne as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 1:45 AM and ending at 5:15 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Darmstadt to Cologne leave from Hauptbahnhof - Bushaltestelle Zweifalltorweg and arrive at Cologne Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Darmstadt to Cologne by choosing to travel by bus. $10 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Cologne from Darmstadt.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Darmstadt to Cologne is $18. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $10 and $28, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Darmstadt to Cologne! The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Darmstadt and Cologne is about 4h 20m. So you'll have enough time to visit Cologne before returning to Darmstadt in the evening.

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, Cologne Cathedral, Köln Triangle Panorama, Hohenzollern Bridge and Boat tours on the Rhine.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Darmstadt to Cologne but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Darmstadt to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Darmstadt to Cologne.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Darmstadt to Cologne, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Darmstadt by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Darmstadt

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Darmstadt to Cologne

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