Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rostock central bus station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Cheapest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Rostock central bus station | Hbf | Fastest | |||||
| Warnemünde Werft | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | |||||
| Warnemünde Werft | Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | No tags | |||||
| Warnemünde Werft | Bensberg Busbahnhof | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Rostock to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 516, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rostock and Cologne?
Stops in Rostock
- A
Rostock Ferry Terminal
Zum Fährterminal (Seehafen Fähre), 18147 Rostock - B
Rostock Bus Station Scandlines Fährterminal
Zum Fährterminal, 18147 Rostock, Germany - C
Rostock Dierkower Kreuz
Gutenbergstraße 75, 18146 Rostock, Germany
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rostock to Cologne by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Rostock to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rostock to Cologne start from NOK 516. The average price for this route is around NOK 673. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rostock to Cologne?
The average bus trip duration from Rostock to Cologne is 15h 40m, covering a distance of 304 miles (489 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Rostock to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rostock to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Rostock to Cologne at 4:10am. And the latest bus departs at 6:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rostock to Cologne?
A bus trip from Rostock to Cologne generates an estimated 12.218425000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rostock to Cologne was searched and found on Apr 25, 2026 with a price of NOK 477To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rostock to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from NOK 477 to NOK 736 for a bus ticket from Rostock to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 477 which is on 2026-04-25.
