How far is Rome from Cologne?

About 677 miles (1092 km) separate Rome and Cologne.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rome to Cologne leave from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Köln Triangle Panorama, Volksgarten, Lanxess Arena, Cologne Cathedral and Boat tours on the Rhine.

Bus Rome to Cologne from $82 | Compare & Save up to 34%

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $318	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$163 - $163	Average Duration15h 40m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Rome to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

$88Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rome to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$137

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses24.374999999999996

Earliest bus departure12:10am

Distance687 miles (1107 km)

Latest bus departure11:35pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,222 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

RegioJet

4/51,030 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

FlixBus

3.5/59,222 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

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Rome to Cologne Bus

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

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Cologne?

Stops in Rome

A - Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

B - Rome Ciampino Airport

C - Rome Fiumicino Airport

D - Castro Pretorio

E - Roma

F - Anagnina

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rome and Cologne!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rome to Cologne.

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 Rome to Cologne.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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 Rome to Cologne?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$137	Daily Departures24.374999999999996
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time15h 40m	Avg Price$163	Daily Departures1

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How far is Rome from Cologne?

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

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