Bus Tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne

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Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on November 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
    		Rotterdam Centraal Station
    		Cologne/Bonn AirportCheapestFastest

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:05 PM CET.

    Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam 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, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    2carpool per day
    3hAverage Duration
    204 kmDistance
    9kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average Price$25 - $158Average Duration6h 5m
    5kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average Price$37 - $242Average Duration3h 27m
    5kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    		Average Price$31 - $49Average Duration3h
    9kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam to Cologne by bus

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

      The distance between Rotterdam and Cologne is around 204 km (127 miles).

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

      Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rotterdam Bushaltestelle, in Rotterdam, 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
    $31
    11-15
    $50
    Today
    $30
    11-17
    $47
    11-18
    No data
    11-19
    No data
    11-20
    $28
    11-21
    $23
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $23

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

    You can expect to pay from $23 to $163 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-21.

    Usually BlaBlaCar Bus 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.

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

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