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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $135 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $135, while a flight costs an average of $431.
Distance: 414 miles (667 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$135 Average price Cheapest | $431 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 12m Average total duration 16h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Cologne:
A bus is $296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Cologne costing on average $431.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 12m.
Tickets start at around $135 compared to roughly $79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$55. The journey takes 16h 42m versus 8h 43m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Cologne
How to get from Bristol to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:35 PM 17h10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:45 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:35 PM 17h10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:45 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:35 PM 17h10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:45 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:15 AM 18h25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 10:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) $88 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Cologne:
A bus is $296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Cologne costing on average $431.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 12m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Cologne as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Edelweiss Air to go to Cologne by flight.
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