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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bucharest to Cologne
Cheapest price
€88
Average price
€117
Fastest journey
1 d 11 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 1 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1599 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bucharest to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Cologne will cost around €117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €88.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bucharest for Cologne on Wed, Nov 12, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct buses cover the 1599 km distance in an average of 1 d 13 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 11 h 35 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 1 d 13 h 50 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bucharest to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, and a flight costs an average of €58.
Distance: 1599 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€132 Average price Cheapest | €374 Average price | €229 Average price |
34h 16m Average total duration 33h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 40h 22m Average total duration 39h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Bucharest to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Cologne buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:05 AM Bucharest | 37h20 | 3:25 PM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bucharest to Cologne
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Buses from Bucharest to Cologne run on average 2 times per day, taking around 33h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €74 but you can travel from only €58 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1599 km distance in 32h 5m.
Distance 1599 km |
Average bus duration 33h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €74 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 32h 5m |
First bus 01:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Bucharest to CologneYou can travel by bus between Bucharest to Cologne with FlixBus for as low as €58. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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