Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
14 h 45 m
Average
16 h 38 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
646 km
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Cologne without transferring at least once.
Distance | 400 miles (645 km) | |
Average bus duration | 10 h 52 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $50 (€45) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus companies | BlaBlaCar, Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn |
Buses from Copenhagen to Cologne cover the 400 miles (645 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 52 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar, Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $39 (€35), but the average price of bus tickets is $50 (€45). Travelers depart most frequently from København, Ny Ellebjerg St. (togbus) and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn buses will get you between Copenhagen and Cologne from $39 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of bus services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your bus from Copenhagen to Cologne. DB uses different types of buses such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain buses.
Travel between Copenhagen, Denmark and Cologne, Germany by bus is: Partially open.
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Denmark
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 5/16/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Cologne from Copenhagen as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return bus to Copenhagen, Denmark from Cologne is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Denmark has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 5/16/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Copenhagen from Cologne closer to your date of departure here here.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from København, Ny Ellebjerg St. (togbus) and arriving in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
You can find the most popular departure bus station for this trip, København, Ny Ellebjerg St. (togbus), located approximately 3.6 miles (5.8 km) from the city center of Copenhagen. The most popular arrival bus station in Cologne, called Köln, Köln Bonn Airport, is located around 8.1 miles (13.1 km) away from its city center.
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