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Cheap bus tickets from London to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Cheapest

$102

Average

$134

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.

Cheapest

07:00AM18h10

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:10AMKöln, Flughafen

$1021One-way

1 transfer

2nd Cheapest

08:00PM12h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

09:45AMKöln, Flughafen

$1671One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from London to Cologne

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11

FlixBus

07:00AM18h10

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:10AMKöln, Flughafen

1 transfer

FlixBus

08:00PM12h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

09:45AMKöln, Flughafen

0 transfers

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from London to Cologne?

The best time to book your bus from London to Cologne is 63 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the London to Cologne route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Cologne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from London to Cologne.

Buses

from $66

Trains

from $62

Flights

from $108

Bus times from London to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Fastest Journey

12 h 45 m

Average

15 h 27 m

Buses per day

Distance

497 km

Of the 2 buses that leave London for Cologne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:00PM12h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

09:45AMKöln, Flughafen

$1671One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

07:00AM18h10

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:10AMKöln, Flughafen

$1021One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from London to Cologne

Distance	308 miles (496 km)
Average bus duration	12 h
Average bus ticket price	$133 (€113)
Direct bus	Yes
Bus providers	FlixBus or Ourbus

Buses from London to Cologne cover the 308 miles (496 km) long route taking on average 12 h with our travel partners like FlixBus or Ourbus. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $133 (€113), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $36 (€31).

Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus and BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Cologne

Find the best buses from London to Cologne with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Ourbus and BlaBlaCar Bus from $35 (€30). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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.

London to Cologne bus information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 12 h
Cheapest Price: $35

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.

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 $36 (€31) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Cologne is $133 (€113); 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 travel time is 12 h for the 308 mile (496 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London to Cologne leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Cologne leaves at 10: 59 PM.

When taking a bus from London to Cologne, you can count on FlixBus or Ourbus for the best way to get you to Cologne. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service to Cologne from London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

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

You have options as you can travel from London to Cologne 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.