What is the travel distance from Erfurt to Cologne?

It's about 287 km (178 miles) from Erfurt to Cologne.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Erfurt to Cologne?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Willy-Brandt-Platz, in Erfurt, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Bus Erfurt to Cologne from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Erfurt to Cologne on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10am	Erfurt central train station	7h 5m	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	8:40pm	Erfurt central train station	6h 55m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Erfurt central train station	9h 55m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:19 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Erfurt to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

286 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $67	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $293	Average Duration5h 3m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$39 - $58	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11328 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $32

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Where are the popular stops in Erfurt and Cologne?

Stops in Erfurt

A - Willy-Brandt-Platz

B - Am Urbicher Kreuz

C - Erfurt (Hbf)

D - Erfurt Hbf Bürgermeister-Wagner-Str.

E - Erfurt Bushaltestelle

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Erfurt to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Erfurt to Cologne?
It's about 287 km (178 miles) from Erfurt to Cologne.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Erfurt to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Willy-Brandt-Platz, in Erfurt, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$36

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11-19

$45

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11-21

$29

The cheapest trip from Erfurt to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $66 for a bus ticket from Erfurt to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-21.