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Cheap bus tickets from London to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Dec 09

Cheapest

€56

Average

€91

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:30AM12h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

11:15PMKöln, Flughafen

€561One-way

0 transfers

06:30PM18h28

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:58PMKöln, Hbf

€841One-way

1 transfer

09:00PM13h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

10:20AMKöln, Flughafen

€1341One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from London to Cologne

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, December 9

FlixBus

10:30AM11h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

11:15PMKöln, Flughafen

0 transfers

FlixBus

06:30PM17h28

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:58PMKöln, Hbf

1 transfer

FlixBus

09:00PM12h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

10:20AMKöln, Flughafen

0 transfers

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Bus times from London to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Dec 09

Fastest Journey

11 h 45 m

Average

13 h 51 m

Buses per day

Distance

497 km

Of the 3 buses that leave London for Cologne every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:30AM11h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

11:15PMKöln, Flughafen

€561One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

09:00PM12h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

10:20AMKöln, Flughafen

€1341One-way

0 transfers

06:30PM17h28

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:58PMKöln, Hbf

€841One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from London to Cologne

Distance	308 miles (496 km)
Average bus duration	11 h 45 min
Average bus ticket price	$59 (€51)
Bus frequency	1 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
Bus providers	FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International or BlaBlaCar Bus

Buses from London to Cologne cover the 308 miles (496 km) long route taking on average 11 h 45 min with our travel partners like FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International or BlaBlaCar Bus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $46 (€40), but the average price of bus tickets is $59 (€51). Travelers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).

Bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus from London to Cologne

Travel between London and Cologne from $46 (€40) with Omio’s bus partners BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bus information from London to Cologne with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 12 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: $46
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Bus from London to Cologne: travel overview

One of the less well used buses routes is the route from London to Cologne. Only the buses company National Express offers a departure to the Rhine metropolis once a day. The London Cologne buses start their journey at the Victoria Coach Station in London and reach the terminus near Cologne Central Station after a night trip. The journey starts in London at 9.30 p.m. and reaches its destination the next morning around 10.15 a.m., so that travellers can already fully enjoy the first day of their trip. The journey time London - Cologne is approx. 11 hours and 45 minutes.

Cologne is the most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia and the fourth largest city in Germany. Cologne is known above all for its exuberant carnival and the impressive cathedral, which is located in the direct vicinity of the main railway station and which you can hardly miss.

FAQs: Bus from London to Cologne

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Cologne with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Cologne.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Cologne can start from as little as $46 (€40) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Cologne is $59 (€51); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Cologne bus time is 11 h 45 min covering the 308 mile (496 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London to Cologne leaves at 9: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Cologne leaves at 11: 30 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Cologne without having to change trains with FlixBus. There is 1 direct bus from London to Cologne each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the London to Cologne bus with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International or BlaBlaCar Bus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the trip from London to Cologne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and London, Golders Green Station. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your journey in bus stations like Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), located 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from London to Cologne is January.

Yes, you can take a bus to Cologne from London.