- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and an important postwar collection near the cathedral.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
18 h 50 m
Average duration
22 h 57 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
1122 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 12 buses that leave Barcelona for Cologne Bonn Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 1122 km distance in an average of 22 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 d 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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3140 · 50448Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $493.
Distance: 697 miles (1122 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $493 Average price | $271 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 36m Average total duration 21h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 57m Average total duration 16h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $154 (€126).
A bus is $392 (€321) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $493 (€404).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 27m.
Bus takes on average 21h 6m.
Tickets start at around $101 (€83) compared to roughly $271 (€222) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $170 (€139). The journey takes 21h 6m versus 14h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Cologne Bonn Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:20 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 18h50 | 8:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 24h55 | 3:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 24h55 | 3:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 25h55 | 5:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
3134 · 50458 | 4:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 24h10 | 4:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 23h30 | 4:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 26h50 | 8:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 26h15 | 8:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 26h10 | 10:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 24h15 | 11:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 23h45 | 11:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
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3140 · 50448 | 6:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 24h25 | 6:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 21h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $51 (€42) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 697 miles (1122 km) distance in 18h 50m.
Distance 697 miles (1122 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 50m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and an important postwar collection near the cathedral.
Popular museum on chocolate production, trade, and tasting, with family-friendly exhibits and a striking Rhine waterfront location.
Museum and memorial in the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting National Socialism in Cologne with preserved prison cells.
The historic old town along the Rhine, packed with colorful houses, churches, small lanes, and classic Cologne atmosphere.
High viewpoint across the Rhine offering one of the best panoramic views of Cologne Cathedral, the river, and the city skyline.
Redeveloped waterfront district with modern architecture, promenade views, museums, and photogenic crane houses popular on social media.
Cologne’s signature top-fermented pale beer, traditionally served in small glasses and central to the city’s brewing culture.
A classic Cologne snack of rye bread with a thick slice of Gouda, often served with mustard, onions, and pickles.
A Rhineland specialty of mashed potatoes and applesauce, often paired with black pudding; the name means 'Heaven and Earth.'
Well-known casual restaurant loved for large schnitzels and hearty German comfort food, with a long-standing local reputation.
Historic brauhaus serving classic Cologne specialties such as Halver Hahn, Sauerbraten, and Kölsch in a rustic atmosphere.
Established brewery restaurant in the old town known for traditional local food, house-brewed Kölsch, and a classic Cologne tavern feel.
Airport prices are higher than in central Cologne. Snacks and coffee are moderate, while sit-down meals cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills in cafés and taxis, or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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