The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Eindhoven
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Eindhoven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Eindhoven will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 7 buses that leave Cologne for Eindhoven on Thu, Nov 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 21 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Eindhoven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Cologne to Eindhoven Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:13AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
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Cologne to Eindhoven bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Eindhoven buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 7:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h35 | 9:40 AM Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 3h40 | 4:30 PM Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 3h15 | 6:35 PM Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Eindhoven
Distance 72 miles (117 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 01:35 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus from Cologne to EindhovenYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Eindhoven with FlixBus, Ourbus for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses Cologne to Eindhoven
The cities of North Rhine-Westphalia are the perfect starting point for a trip to the Netherlands. From there a trip to Holland often only takes about two hours. This is great for holidaymakers, but especially interesting for business travellers, who can easily commute between the two countries. A good connection is for example the bus Cologne - Eindhoven. The distance between the two cities is almost 150 kilometres, which takes less than 3 hours by bus.
Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Eindhoven?
Whoever wants to travel by bus from Cologne to Eindhoven has a selection of several bus companies. The most frequent connections are offered by Flixbus, Eurolines.eu and Deutsche Bahn. These companies are known throughout Europe for operating bus services between all major cities.
How long does the bus trip from Cologne to Eindhoven take?
Flixbus and Eurolines.eu have direct connections every day for the Cologne - Eindhoven bus, which takes between 2:45 and 3:30 hours for the route. These connections are of course very practical for travellers, as they don't have to change anywhere. Deutsche Bahn and also Flixbus offer alternatively connections with a combination of train and buses. In this case, the trip can be completed in just under 2 hours.
How often can I take the bus from Cologne to Eindhoven?
At least 10 buses run from Cologne to Eindhoven on almost every day of the year. The first Buses Flixbus usually leave Cologne between 6 am and 7 am, while Eurolines.eu sometimes even operates buses earlier. The last direct buses usually leave in the late afternoon. In the evening there is usually only the mixture of train and train.
Bus stations on the line Cologne - Eindhoven?
At which bus station does the bus start in Cologne? The buses of all providers start in Cologne either from the airport or from the main station. The airport is located 12 kilometres outside of Cologne, the S-Bahn 13 manages the route in a quarter of an hour. The main railway station is located directly in the city centre, only a few hundred metres from Cologne Cathedral. Logically, Deutsche Bahn trains also depart from there.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Eindhoven? Depending on the connection, travellers arrive in Eindhoven either at the main train station or at the bus stop John F. Kennedylaan. This is located right next to the main station and can be easily reached on foot from there. The main station itself is centrally located in the city, so travellers can easily get from here to any other place in Eindhoven.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
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- 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.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- 10 USD per additional bag.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Eindhoven
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Eindhoven (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 401, 402, 403 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Central (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 401, 402, 403 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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