How much is the bus ticket from Maastricht to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Maastricht to Cologne start from $14. The average price for this route is around $23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Maastricht to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Maastricht to Cologne is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 100 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Maastricht to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Maastricht to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Maastricht to Cologne at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Maastricht to Cologne?

A bus trip from Maastricht to Cologne generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Maastricht to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Maastricht to Cologne?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Maastricht to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Maastricht to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Maastricht to Cologne from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 50m	7:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	3h	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 30m	7:30am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	3h	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 30m	7:30am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Maastricht	2h 15m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	1:45pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 20m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Maastricht	2h 15m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	1:45pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 20m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 50m	7:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Maastricht	2h 15m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	3h	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 20m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 50m	7:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Maastricht	2h	3:30pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Maastricht	2h 15m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	3h	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 20m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Maastricht	2h 15m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	3h	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 20m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 50m	7:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Maastricht to Cologne on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 50m	7:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	1h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	3h	8:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte	2h 30m	7:30am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:27 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Maastricht 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 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

89 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $51	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $22	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Maastricht and Cologne?

Stops in Maastricht

A
Centraal Station Maastricht Bushalte
Stationsplein 8, 6221 Maastricht, Limburg
Visit page
B
Stadionplein
Stadionplein 5, 6225 XW Maastricht, Netherlands

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,492 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,950 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,185 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Maastricht to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Maastricht to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Maastricht to Cologne start from $14. The average price for this route is around $23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Maastricht to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Maastricht to Cologne is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 100 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Maastricht to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Maastricht to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Maastricht to Cologne at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Maastricht to Cologne?
A bus trip from Maastricht to Cologne generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Maastricht to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Maastricht to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Maastricht to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Maastricht to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-30

$28

12-01

$12

Today

$18

12-03

$16

12-04

$12

12-05

$12

12-06

$14

12-07

$13

The cheapest trip from Maastricht to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $52 for a bus ticket from Maastricht to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.