How far is Ghent from Cologne?

It's about 227 km (141 miles) from Ghent to Cologne.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop, in Ghent, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Bus Ghent to Cologne from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Ghent to Cologne on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	St Pieters Central Station - Ghent	4h 15m	9:30am	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	No tags
Bus	5:15am	St Pieters Central Station - Ghent	4h 15m	9:30am	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Ghent	4h 55m	2:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Ghent	7h 10m	4:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	2:55pm	Ghent	5h 55m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Ghent 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 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

1443 kmDistance

61kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $115	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$70 - $274	Average Duration2h 44m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $38	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Ghent and Cologne?

Stops in Ghent

A - Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop

B - Dampoort

C - St Pieters Central Station - Ghent

D - Ghent M.Hendrikaplein

E - Ghent Elisabethlaan 73

F - Gent Dampoort

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 Ghent to Cologne by bus

How far is Ghent from Cologne?
It's about 227 km (141 miles) from Ghent to Cologne.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ghent to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop, in Ghent, 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

$39

11-15

$31

Today

$44

11-17

$27

11-18

No data

11-19

No data

11-20

$25

11-21

$29

The cheapest trip from Ghent to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $72 for a bus ticket from Ghent to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-20.