- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Outstanding collection of Picasso, pop art, and modern masters in a central museum complex. A major stop for twentieth-century art lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€37
Fastest journey on Sep 19
9 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
9 h 22 m
Buses on Sep 19
3
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 buses from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 479 km distance in an average of 9 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 10 h 5 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.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €288.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €288 Average price | €119 Average price | €87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne costing on average €119.
A bus is €246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne costing on average €288.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €87 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €45. The journey takes 9h 48m versus 5h 27m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 11h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 10h31 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 05:41PM | Duration 10h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €26 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 9h30 | 8:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 8h50 | 7:30 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:00 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 10h55 | 9:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h00 | 8:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h20 | 7:30 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 10h25 | 9:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 12h40 | 5:55 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 12h10 | 5:25 AM Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 10h50 | 8:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 10h15 | 7:45 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h00 | 10:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne run on average 23 times per day, taking around 9h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 09:20. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 9:20 AM |
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Discover the best of Cologne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cologne trip today.
Outstanding collection of Picasso, pop art, and modern masters in a central museum complex. A major stop for twentieth-century art lovers.
Excellent private museum for modern and contemporary art, with changing exhibitions and a sculpture-filled former industrial hall.
Art museum of the Archdiocese of Cologne, blending contemporary architecture with historic ruins and carefully curated sacred art.
The heart of Cologne’s old town, filled with historic lanes, churches, squares, and Rhine views. Best area for first walks and atmosphere.
Broad riverside promenade ideal for walking, skyline views, and photos of the cathedral, bridge, and Rhine traffic.
Popular east-bank steps and terrace with one of Cologne’s best panoramic views across the Rhine to the cathedral and old town.
Marinated beef roast in a sweet-sour gravy, traditionally served with red cabbage and dumplings. It is a Rhineland classic long associated with Cologne.
Pan-fried black pudding with onions and mashed potatoes or rye bread. This hearty Rhineland dish is a long-standing Cologne pub favorite.
Halved rye roll with butter, Gouda, onions, and mustard. It is Cologne's iconic simple pub snack, traditionally enjoyed with Kölsch.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant with modern German cuisine, polished service, and panoramic Rhine views from the upper floors.
Well-known brewery restaurant with classic local fare, seasonal dishes, and its own Kölsch in a spacious historic atmosphere.
Beloved traditional brauhaus serving Mühlen Kölsch, Halve Hahn, and other Cologne staples in a bustling old-city setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey in peak trade fair periods, but dining and local transit are generally manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) station pair, with some services arriving at Leverkusen, Bf Mitte. Use this guide to compare Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Cologne bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and baggage claim area.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
Available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.
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