The cheapest and fastest buses from Wrocław to Cologne
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
14 h 15 m
Average duration
14 h 53 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
705 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Wrocław to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wrocław to Cologne will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 19 buses that leave Wrocław for Cologne on Fri, May 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 705 km distance in an average of 14 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 15 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 15 h 15 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM15h05Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny4:40 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM15h30Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki4:40 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:05 AM14h15Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny8:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$791One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM15h40Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny9:05 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM15h00Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki9:05 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:05 AM14h15Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny8:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$791One-way0 transfers
09:10 PM14h50Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny12:00 PMKöln, ZOB$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM15h00Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki9:05 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM15h05Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny4:40 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM15h15Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny8:05 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$801One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Wrocław to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wrocław to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $215.
Distance: 438 miles (705 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $673 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wrocław to Cologne:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wrocław to Cologne costing on average $125 (€100).
A bus is $596 (€478) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wrocław to Cologne costing on average $673 (€540).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 31m.
Bus takes on average 13h 8m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€62) compared to roughly $155 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78 (€63). The journey takes 13h 8m versus 8h 4m 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.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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.
Wrocław to Cologne Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Live departures
Wrocław to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Wrocław to Cologne buses for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Wrocław, Port Lotniczy | 23h35 | 6:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki | 15h30 | 4:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny | 15h05 | 4:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Wrocław, Port Lotniczy | 25h20 | 3:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Wrocław, Port Lotniczy | 25h30 | 5:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:15 PM Wrocław, Port Lotniczy | 20h41 | 12:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki | 15h40 | 8:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny | 15h15 | 8:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki | 16h05 | 9:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny | 15h40 | 9:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki | 15h10 | 9:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny | 16h10 | 1:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:10 PM Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny | 14h50 | 12:00 PM Köln, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:10 PM Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny | 15h46 | 12:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Wrocław, Pl. Grunwaldzki | 16h05 | 3:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Wrocław, Port Lotniczy | 27h40 | 2:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, May 15 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:35 AM Wrocław, Port Lotniczy | 21h05 | 9:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 AM Wrocław, Port Lotniczy | 26h20 | 2:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Wrocław, Port Lotniczy | 22h25 | 3:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny | 14h15 | 8:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Wrocław to Cologne
Buses from Wrocław to Cologne run on average 21 times per day, taking around 13h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 438 miles (705 km) distance in 14h 15m.
Distance 438 miles (705 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Wrocław to CologneYou can travel by bus between Wrocław to Cologne with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Wrocław to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wrocław to Cologne 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 Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic Gothic masterpiece with twin spires
- Museum Ludwig, renowned for its extensive collection of modern art including works by Picasso and Warhol
- Hohenzollern Bridge, famous for its thousands of love locks and panoramic views of the Rhine River
- Old Town (Altstadt), a charming area with narrow streets, historic buildings, and traditional beer halls
- Cologne Zoo, one of the oldest and most diverse zoos in Germany, home to a wide variety of animal species.
- Cologne Chocolate Museum, an interactive museum dedicated to the history and production of chocolate
- Rhine River Cruise, a scenic boat tour offering views of Cologne's skyline and iconic landmarks
- Visit the Botanical Gardens Flora, a beautiful park with diverse plant species and stunning floral displays
- Explore the Belgian Quarter, known for its trendy boutiques, cafes, and vibrant street art
- Attend a concert at the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, renowned for its exceptional acoustics and diverse musical performances.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- Sindbad
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sindbad
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require prior arrangement.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Wrocław to Cologne
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centralna (in the station)
- Bistro Polska (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 106, 148, 149 Trams: 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 15 Train: Wrocław Główny
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 06:00-22:00
- 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
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