How far is Cologne from Bochum by coach?

The journey from Bochum to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 40 miles (65 km).

Is there a way to reach Cologne from Bochum without a car?

You can reach Cologne from Bochum by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Bochum to Cologne from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bochum to Cologne on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:40	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:20	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	20:00	Wittener Str.	2h 10m	22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	21:10	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	23:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Bochum to Cologne on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:40	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	06:20	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	10:20	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	20:00	Wittener Str.	2h 10m	22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	21:10	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	23:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Bochum to Cologne on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:40	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	06:20	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	10:20	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	20:00	Wittener Str.	2h 10m	22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	23:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Bochum to Cologne on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:40	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	06:20	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	10:20	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	23:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Bochum to Cologne on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:40	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	06:20	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	10:20	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	23:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Bochum to Cologne on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	Wittener Str.	1h 50m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:40	Wittener Str.	2h 25m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:20	Wittener Str.	2h 45m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	20:00	Wittener Str.	2h 10m	22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Wittener Str.	2h 30m	23:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bochum 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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

50mAverage duration

40 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £11	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £37	Average duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £8	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,303 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11303 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £7

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Where are the popular stops in Bochum and Cologne?

Stops in Bochum

A - Wittener Str.

B - Hbf Omnibus HST Umfahrt

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 by bus from Bochum to Cologne

How far is Cologne from Bochum by coach?
The journey from Bochum to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 40 miles (65 km).
Is there a way to reach Cologne from Bochum without a car?
You can reach Cologne from Bochum by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

£5

13/11

£5

Today

£6

15/11

£6

16/11

£6

17/11

£5

18/11

£5

19/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Bochum to Cologne was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £7 for a bus ticket from Bochum to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-19.