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TodayAug 7
from US$116
TomorrowAug 8
from US$99
SatAug 9
from US$109
SunAug 10
from US$103
MonAug 11
from US$86
TueAug 12
from US$97
WedAug 13
from US$125
ThuAug 14

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Zurich Airport
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Zürich to Cologne

Bus
Average PriceUS$30 - US$220Average Duration13h 25m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$125 - US$134Average Duration9h 41m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$34 - US$67Average Duration5h 50m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Zürich to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
5h 50mAverage Duration
US$34Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zürich to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$63
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 25m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure1:45am
Distance396 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Zürich to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Zürich - Cologne

  1. What is the distance between Zürich and Cologne?

    Zürich and Cologne are 414 km (257 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich will take you to 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
08-05
US$104
08-06
US$50
Today
US$108
08-08
US$92
08-09
US$101
08-10
US$96
08-11
US$81
08-12
US$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zürich to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of US$50

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

You can expect to pay from US$50 to US$192 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$81 which is on 2025-08-11.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Zürich to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Zürich to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Zürich to Cologne will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Zürich to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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