The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Brunswick
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
6 h 41 m
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Brunswick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Brunswick will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Brunswick without transferring at least once.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus12:14 PM6h41Cologne Hbf6:55 PMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM8h45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:05 PMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM8h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)10:55 AMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus12:14 PM6h41Cologne Hbf6:55 PMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM8h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)10:55 AMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM8h45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:05 PMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)$431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Brunswick
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Brunswick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $291.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $458 Average price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Brunswick:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Brunswick costing on average $87 (€71).
A bus is $413 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Brunswick costing on average $458 (€375).
Other travel options to Brunswick take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 5m.
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Cologne to Brunswick Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:07AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 10h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h41 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Live departures
Cologne to Brunswick bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Brunswick buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 8h35 | 10:55 AM Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 8h45 | 6:05 PM Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h41 | 6:55 PM Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Brunswick
Buses from Cologne to Brunswick run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 6h 19m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 19m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Cologne to BrunswickYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Brunswick with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $23 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Brunswick
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Brunswick 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 Brunswick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Brunswick
Most Cologne to Brunswick buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB) station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Brunswick bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Cologne station do buses to Brunswick leave from?
Getting to Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) from Cologne city centre
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) bus station facilities and services
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
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