Find coaches from London to Cologne

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Next departures from London to Cologne on 4 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Victoria Coach Station
Cologne/Bonn AirportCheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Cologne

Bus
Average priceUS$54 - US$172Average duration16h 50m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$178 - US$507Average duration5h 24m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$45 - US$76Average duration6h 40m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from London to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
6h 40mAverage duration
US$45Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus London to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$82
Average bus trip duration16h 50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance309 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

London to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip London - Cologne

  1. How far is Cologne from London by coach?

    The journey from London to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 309 miles (498 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Cologne from London without flying?

    To travel from London to Cologne without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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28/09
US$80
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03/10
US$62
04/10
US$125
05/10
US$92
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Cologne was searched and found on 3 Oct 2025 with a price of US$62

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

You can expect to pay from US$62 to US$135 for a bus ticket from London to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$62, which is on 2025-10-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between London and Cologne!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from London to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from London to Cologne will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from London to Cologne, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Will you be returning to London by bus?

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