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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $170 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 17h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $170, while a bus costs an average of $170.
Distance: 372 miles (599 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$170 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 45m Average total duration Fastest 17h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $170 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$97. The journey takes 17h 15m versus 9h 0m 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 Nottingham to Cologne
How to get from Nottingham to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM18h25Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)12:45 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1051One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM18h25Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)12:45 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1051One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM17h10Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:45 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1081One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM17h25Nottingham, University of Nottingham12:45 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1071One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM21h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1151One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM22h10Nottingham, University of Nottingham10:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1161One-way2 transfers
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- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
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