Bus Tickets from Cologne to Rotterdam

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Rotterdam on September 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Rotterdam Centraal StationCheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Rotterdam Centraal StationFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Rotterdam

Bus
Average PriceUS$13 - US$87Average Duration5h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$26 - US$168Average Duration3h 6m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$18 - US$32Average Duration3h
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Rotterdam

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just US$18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
US$18Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Rotterdam: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$27
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:40am
Distance218 km
Latest bus departure11:00pm

Cologne to Rotterdam Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Cologne to Rotterdam, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Rotterdam

  1. What is the travel distance from Cologne to Rotterdam?

    The distance covered from Cologne to Rotterdam is 204 km (127 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Rotterdam?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal, in Rotterdam.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-26
US$42
09-27
US$35
Today
US$13
09-29
US$28
09-30
US$9
10-01
No data
10-02
US$46
10-03
US$22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Rotterdam was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of US$9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Rotterdam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$62 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9 which is on 2025-09-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Rotterdam!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Rotterdam.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cologne to Rotterdam that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Rotterdam to Cologne

You can also go to Rotterdam by train

Train from Cologne to Rotterdam

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