The cheapest and fastest buses from Bruges to Cologne
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bruges to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Cologne will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bruges for Cologne on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 262 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bruges to Cologne bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 6h40 | 7:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bruges to Cologne
Distance 262 km |
Average bus duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 35m |
First bus 02:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Bruges to CologneYou can travel by bus between Bruges to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bruges to Cologne

When departing from Bruges, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bruges, Station and Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your route in coach stations like Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bruges, Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), located 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bruges to Cologne
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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