Bus Tickets from Cologne to Zürich

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Next departures for Cologne to Zürich on September 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Airport (ZLC)Cheapest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Sihlquai - LimmatstraßeFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Sihlquai - LimmatstraßeNo tags
Flixbus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Airport (ZLC)No tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Sihlquai - LimmatstraßeNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Zürich

Bus
Average PriceUS$29 - US$148Average Duration11h 10m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$49 - US$280Average Duration5h 39m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$39 - US$70Average Duration5h 50m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Zürich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 50mAverage Duration
US$39Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Zürich: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$44
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 10m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance402 km
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Zürich Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Zürich

  1. What is the distance between Cologne and Zürich?

    The distance between Cologne and Zürich is approximately 414 km (257 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich.

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$94
09-27
US$40
Today
US$100
09-29
US$33
09-30
US$32
10-01
US$34
10-02
US$41
10-03
US$44
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Zürich was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of US$32

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

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$126 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32 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 Zürich!

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 Zürich.

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 Zürich that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Zürich?

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