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Bus Ghent to Cologne: Trip Overview

Bus Ghent to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24
Average bus trip duration4h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:15 AM
Distance149 miles (239 km)

Ghent to Cologne Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Ghent to Cologne from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Cologne from Ghent, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:15AM
Minimum Price$20
Average Ticket Price$24
Minimum Trip Duration4h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration4h15m
Distance149 miles (239 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteUnion Ivkoni
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ghent - Cologne

You can take a bus or a train to go from Ghent to Cologne. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from Ghent to Cologne takes around 4h 15m, but you can get there in as little as 4h 15m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 141 miles (227 km) that separate the two cities.

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

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by Union Ivkoni. The number of buses running from Ghent to Cologne may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Ghent to Cologne by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The Union Ivkoni bus travels from Ghent to Cologne only once a day, at 5:15 AM.

Most of the buses traveling from Ghent to Cologne leave from Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop and arrive at Cologne Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. $20 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Cologne from Ghent.

You can expect to pay around $24 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $20 and $52, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Twelve Romanesque churches, Volksgarten, Köln Triangle Panorama, Flora and Botanical Garden and Boat tours on the Rhine.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Ghent to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Ghent to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Ghent to Cologne.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Ghent to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time4h 15mAvg Price$24Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time2h 40mAvg Price$50Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time3h 10mAvg Price$26Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between Ghent and Cologne is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $24 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $20. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Cologne, choose the bus, as it will take you from Ghent to Cologne in about 2h 40m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Ghent by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Ghent

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Ghent to Cologne

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