What is the distance between Nice and Cologne?

The distance separating Nice and Cologne is 500 miles (806 km).

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Nice, chances are that your bus will leave from Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Cathedral, Twelve Romanesque churches, Hohenzollern Bridge, Boat tours on the Rhine and Cologne Opera.

Bus Nice to Cologne from $73 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Nice to Cologne on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05pm	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	23h 40m	12:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	1d 4h	6:00pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Nice - Airport T1	1d 2h	6:00pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Nice - Airport T1	1d	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Nice - Airport T1	23h 45m	6:00pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d Average Duration

495 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$91 - $229	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$422 - $445	Average Duration11h 31m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Nice and Cologne?

Stops in Nice

A - Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur

B - Nice Airport

C - Avenue Félix Faure

D - Gare Routière de Nice - Paillon

E - Gare de Nice-Lindbergh

F - Nice (Gare internationale)

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nice to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Nice and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nice to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

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The cheapest trip from Nice to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $89 for a bus ticket from Nice to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-11-20.