What's the distance between Mainz and Cologne by coach?

The distance between Mainz and Cologne by coach is approximately 88 miles (142 km).

What is the best way to go from Mainz to Cologne without a car?

You can travel to Cologne from Mainz by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Mainz to Cologne from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Mainz to Cologne on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Mainz	8h 5m	16:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:20	Mainz	5h 50m	18:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	22:40	Mainz	8h 5m	06:45	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	22:40	Mainz	7h 30m	06:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:20	Mainz	5h 50m	18:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Mainz 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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

87 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£20 - £56	Average duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £100	Average duration1h 46m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £21	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11316 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 £20

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Where are the popular stops in Mainz and Cologne?

Stops in Mainz

A - Mainz

B - Mainz- Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring 16- gegenüberliegende Straßenseite

C - Bahnhofstraße

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 Mainz to Cologne

What's the distance between Mainz and Cologne by coach?
The distance between Mainz and Cologne by coach is approximately 88 miles (142 km).
What is the best way to go from Mainz to Cologne without a car?
You can travel to Cologne from Mainz by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. 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

13/11

£24

14/11

£28

Today

£23

16/11

£26

17/11

£22

18/11

£20

19/11

No data

20/11

£22

The cheapest trip from Mainz to Cologne was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £32 for a bus ticket from Mainz to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-11-18.