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Bus St. Gallen to Cologne: Trip Overview

Bus St. Gallen to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$65
Average bus trip duration17h 5m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:35 AM
Distance260 miles (418 km)
Latest bus departure5:10 PM

St. Gallen to Cologne Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:35AM - 5:10PM
Minimum Price$35
Average Ticket Price$65
Minimum Trip Duration15h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration17h5m
Distance260 miles (418 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip St. Gallen - Cologne

The best way to travel from St. Gallen to Cologne is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from St. Gallen to Cologne takes around 17h 5m on average, although the fastest bus will take 15h 20m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 266 miles (429 km) that separate the two cities.

St. Gallen and Cologne are 266 miles (429 km) apart.

On average, there are 3 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus. The number of buses from St. Gallen to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from St. Gallen to Cologne as smooth 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 operates from 4:35 AM for the initial departure and runs until 5:10 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from St. Gallen to Cologne leave from St. Gallen Train Station and arrive at Cologne Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $35.

The bus ticket costs $65 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $35 to $128, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Köln Triangle Panorama, Boat tours on the Rhine, Cologne cable cars, Cologne Zoo and Cologne Cathedral.

About Bus Travel

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 St. Gallen and Cologne!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from St. Gallen 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 St. Gallen to Cologne.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from St. Gallen 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.

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