What is the distance between Utrecht and Cologne?

The distance between the two cities is 112 miles (181 km).

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Utrecht, chances are that your bus will depart from Jaarbusplein Bus Station and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Hohenzollern Bridge, Köln Triangle Panorama, Roman Praetorium, Twelve Romanesque churches and Boat tours on the Rhine.

Bus Utrecht to Cologne from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Utrecht to Cologne on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:10pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 32m	9:42pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	5:10pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	10:35am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Utrecht to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:10pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 32m	9:42pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	5:10pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	10:16pm	Utrecht	16h 9m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	10:35am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Utrecht to Cologne on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:10pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
10:16pm	Utrecht	16h 9m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
10:35am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Utrecht to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:16pm	Utrecht	16h 9m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Utrecht to Cologne on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:35am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
		5:10pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 5:10 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Utrecht to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

112 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $128	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $143	Average Duration3h 11m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $31	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Utrecht and Cologne?

Stops in Utrecht

A - Jaarbusplein Bus Station

B - Utrecht Bus Stop

C - Utrecht Central Station

D - Croeselaan International Bus Station

E - Utrecht Jaarbeursplein

F - Utrecht Stationsplein Eurolines Bushalte

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 Utrecht to Cologne by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$24

11/18

$20

Today

$20

11/20

$20

11/21

$24

11/22

$19

11/23

$131

11/24

$18

The cheapest trip from Utrecht to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $131 for a bus ticket from Utrecht to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.