- Must visit
Cité de l'Espace
Europe's leading aerospace museum with Concorde, Airbus aircraft, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for Toulouse's aviation identity.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€55
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€99
Fastest journey on Sep 18
17 h 27 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
19 h
Buses on Sep 18
26
Distance
914 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Toulouse will cost around €99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Toulouse without transferring at least once.
50429 · 53925
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
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ICE 16+
9832+
50508 · 3133
50449 · 3141
ICE 316+
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50508 · 3133
ICE 316+
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50508 · 3133
ICE 316+
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50508 · 3133Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €92, while a flight costs an average of €489.
Distance: 567 miles (914 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€95 Average price | €489 Average price | €92 Average price Cheapest | €246 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 30m Average total duration 18h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Toulouse:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Toulouse costing on average €95.
A train is €397 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Toulouse costing on average €489.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 50m.
Bus takes on average 18h 0m.
Tickets start at around €95 compared to roughly €246 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €151. The journey takes 18h 0m versus 11h 46m 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.
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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 28h11 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 22h34 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator Deutsche Bahn | Departure Time 09:43AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 24h52 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator Deutsche Bahn | Departure Time 11:43AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 22h52 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 21h06 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 21h24 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 25h26 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €64 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Toulouse buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 20h50 | 5:40 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 2 transfers | |
50449 · 3141 | 11:00 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 19h10 | 6:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 21h10 | 9:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 21h10 | 9:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 22h34 | 7:35 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 22h20 | 7:35 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 22h20 | 7:35 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 2 transfers | |
ICE 316+ 50429 · 3163 · 50487 | 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 24h52 | 10:35 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 3 transfers | |
ICE 316+ 50429 · 1660 · 3163 | 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 24h52 | 10:35 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 4 transfers | |
ICE 316+ 50508 · 3133+ 9832 | 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 19h27 | 5:10 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 3 transfers | |
ICE 316+ 50508 · 3133+ 9874 | 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 19h27 | 5:10 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 3 transfers | |
ICE 316+ 50508 · 3133+ 9830 | 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 19h27 | 5:10 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 3 transfers | |
ICE 16+ 50429 · 3163 · 50487 | 11:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 22h52 | 10:35 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 3 transfers | |
ICE 16+ 50429 · 1660 · 3163 | 11:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 22h52 | 10:35 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 4 transfers | |
ICE 16+ 50508 · 3133+ 9832 | 11:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 17h27 | 5:10 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 3 transfers | |
50429 · 53925 | 11:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 21h30 | 9:25 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 20h05 | 9:20 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 20h05 | 9:20 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:01 PM Cologne Hbf | 21h24 | 12:25 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 20h30 | 12:25 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 20h30 | 12:25 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 25h26 | 5:40 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Cologne to Toulouse run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €50 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 567 miles (914 km) distance in 15h 0m.
Distance 567 miles (914 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €50 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 15h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Toulouse — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Toulouse trip today.
Europe's leading aerospace museum with Concorde, Airbus aircraft, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for Toulouse's aviation identity.
Fine arts museum in a former abbey, known for Romanesque sculptures, paintings, and tranquil cloisters near Saint-Sernin.
Contemporary art museum inside a former slaughterhouse, featuring major exhibitions and a lively riverside cultural setting.
Toulouse's grand central square, framed by arcades and the Capitole. The city's main meeting point and top orientation stop.
Canal du Midi promenade shaded by plane trees, ideal for walking or cycling away from busy city streets.
Lively square lined with terraces and animated by local life, just beside Saint-Sernin and the historic center.
Slow-cooked white bean stew with Toulouse sausage, duck confit, and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish and a major symbol of southwestern cuisine.
Fresh pork sausage seasoned simply and traditionally grilled or cooked in cassoulet. It is one of Toulouse’s best-known charcuterie specialties.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat. Common across the southwest, it is a classic bistro staple often served with potatoes or beans.
Michelin-starred dining focused on refined regional ingredients and modern French technique in an intimate, polished setting.
Long-established institution specializing in cassoulet and regional southwest dishes. Traditional, busy, and popular with locals and visitors alike.
Classic Toulouse address serving generous southwest fare, especially duck and cassoulet, in a warm and traditional dining room.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Toulouse 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 Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne to Toulouse buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Toulouse, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Toulouse, Airport. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Toulouse 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.
Toulouse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Gare Routière.
Available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Toulouse, Airport is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Toulouse, Airport. ATMs are available at Toulouse, Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Airport.
Available at Toulouse, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Airport: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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