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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ljubljana to Cologne
Cheapest price
€67
Average price
€83
Fastest journey
15 h 5 m
Average duration
19 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
777 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ljubljana to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Cologne will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
Of the 5 buses that leave Ljubljana for Cologne on Wed, Nov 12, 5 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 777 km distance in an average of 19 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 5 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 1 d 5 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 Ljubljana to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a flight costs an average of €121.
Distance: 777 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€90 Average price Cheapest | €99 Average price | €461 Average price |
14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 36m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ljubljana to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Cologne buses for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:41 AM Ljubljana | 17h14 | 12:55 AM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:25 PM Ljubljana | 18h50 | 8:15 AM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:10 PM Ljubljana | 15h05 | 8:15 AM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ljubljana to Cologne
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Buses from Ljubljana to Cologne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 14h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €38 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 777 km distance in 14h 50m.
Distance 777 km |
Average bus duration 14h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 14h 50m |
First bus 00:04 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Ljubljana to CologneYou can travel by bus between Ljubljana to Cologne with FlixBus for as low as €38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ljubljana to Cologne
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ljubljana to Cologne
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-22:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 9, 27 Train: Ljubljana Railway Station
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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