The cheapest and fastest buses from Vilnius to Cologne
Cheapest price
€90
Average price
€129
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 13 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vilnius to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilnius to Cologne will cost around €129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €90.
Of the 5 buses that leave Vilnius for Cologne on Sat, Dec 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 20 the direct buses cover the 1296 km distance in an average of 1 d 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 25 m .
On Sat, Dec 20 the slowest buses will take 1 d 9 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.










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Compare bus and flight for Vilnius to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vilnius to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, and a flight costs an average of €164.
Distance: 1296 km
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€111 Average price Cheapest | €468 Average price |
27h 36m Average total duration 27h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vilnius to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vilnius to Cologne buses for today, Friday, December 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 29h25 | 10:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 29h15 | 10:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 33h10 | 4:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:28 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 33h12 | 5:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 34h30 | 7:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 32h35 | 5:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:13 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 33h57 | 7:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:13 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 27h28 | 12:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:40 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 27h01 | 12:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:55 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 26h46 | 12:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 33h15 | 7:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 2:00 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 26h40 | 4:40 PM Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 28h40 | 2:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vilnius to Cologne
Buses from Vilnius to Cologne run on average 16 times per day, taking around 27h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €71 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1296 km distance in 26h 15m.
Distance 1296 km |
Average bus duration 27h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €71 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 26h 15m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ecolines, Kautra from Vilnius to CologneYou can travel by bus between Vilnius to Cologne with FlixBus, Ecolines, Kautra for as low as €71. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vilnius to Cologne
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vilnius to Cologne
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Vilnius (in the station)
- Lithuanian Bites (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1G, 2G, 3G, 53
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
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