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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$14
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$17
Fastest journey on Sep 14
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
3 h 49 m
Buses on Sep 14
7
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels 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 Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 7 buses from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport, including 7 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct buses cover the 194 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
504483:15 AM3h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:25 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$141One-way0 transfers- 504282:05 PM3h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$141One-way0 transfers
- 5211910:30 AM3h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM4h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)8:50 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$171One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:30 PM4h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:00 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$171One-way0 transfers
- 504483:15 AM3h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:25 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:20 AM3h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:05 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$241One-way0 transfers
- 504282:05 PM3h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$141One-way0 transfers
- 5211910:30 AM3h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 PM4h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:00 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $526.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $526 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $496 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $526 (€426).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 4h 5m versus 2h 31m 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 Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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.
Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport buses for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4:15 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h35 | 8:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 4h30 | 3:00 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
| FlixBus | 1:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h45 | 5:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50448 | 3:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h10 | 6:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 5h15 | 8:30 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 52119 | 10:30 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h55 | 2:25 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50428 | 2:05 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 3h45 | 5:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport
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Buses from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International from Brussels to Cologne Bonn AirportYou can travel by bus between Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport 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 Bonn Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport
Most Brussels to Cologne Bonn Airport buses use the Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) to Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Cologne Bonn Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) from Brussels city centre
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) is 2 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) bus station facilities and services
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Midi (in the station), Belgian Bites (in the station), Fritland Express (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C) from Brussels city centre
Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C) is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C) bus station facilities and services
Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C). ATMs are available at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C): The station is accessible for disabled passengers.
Getting to Brussels-Noord from Brussels city centre
Brussels-Noord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Noord bus station facilities and services
Brussels-Noord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Noord (in the station), Quick Brussels Noord (in the station), Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Noord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brussels-Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Noord: Elevators, ramps.
Most popular bus connections from Brussels
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