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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rotterdam to Cologne
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 10 buses that leave Rotterdam for Cologne on Sun, Jan 25, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 25 the direct buses cover the 204 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jan 25 the slowest buses will take 5 h 31 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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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 204 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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
Rotterdam to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Cologne buses for today, Saturday, January 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Amsterdam -> Prague) | 2:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 4h25 | 6:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 4h50 | 10:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 4744 · 50448 | 8:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 9h15 | 5:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 6h45 | 3:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 6h25 | 3:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 5h15 | 12:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 7:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 5h44 | 12:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 8:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 5h31 | 1:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 4h40 | 1:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 5h50 | 5:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Rotterdam to Cologne
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Buses from Rotterdam to Cologne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 204 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 204 km |
Average bus duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Rotterdam to CologneYou can travel by bus between Rotterdam to Cologne with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rotterdam to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Cologne by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Rotterdam, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), Rotterdam, Zuidplein and Rotterdam Noord. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your trip in coach stations like Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 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 Rotterdam to Cologne
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
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