How much is the bus ticket from Antwerp to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Antwerp to Cologne start at R 302. The average price for this route is around R 430. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Antwerp to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Antwerp to Cologne is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 194 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Antwerp to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni , Musil Tour .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Antwerp to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Antwerp to Cologne at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Antwerp to Cologne?

A bus trip from Antwerp to Cologne produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Antwerp to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11525 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Antwerp to Cologne?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Antwerp to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Antwerp to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Antwerp to Cologne from R 313 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Antwerp to Cologne on 22 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:35	Antwerp	7h 50m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Antwerp to Cologne on 23 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 20m	17:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:30	Antwerpen-Berchem	5h 13m	17:43	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:40	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	6h 1m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	05:10	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 20m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	11:30	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	6h 20m	17:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures from Antwerp to Cologne on 25 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:25	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	4h 5m	14:30	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	CheapestFastest
05:10	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 20m	10:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
11:20	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	5h 30m	16:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:10 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Antwerp to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 302, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 20mAverage duration

194 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 302 - R 1 517	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 648 - R 2 090	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Antwerp and Cologne?

Stops in Antwerp

A
Borsbeeksebrug
Central Railway Station Bernhem, in front of old post, Borsbeeksebrug 32, 2600 Antwerpen, Belgium
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B
Antwerpen-Berchem
Binnensingel 189, 2600 Antwerpen, Belgium
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C
Crowne Plaza
Gerard le Grellelaan 10, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
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D
Antwerpen
Koningin Astridplein 38, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
E
Antwerpen - Centraal
Pelikaanstraat 15-29, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
F
Berchem Station
Vleminckstraat 7, 2000 Stadhuis-Sint-Jacob-Hessenhuis, Belgium

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 346 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 537 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 981 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Musil Tour

DE bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Antwerp to Cologne by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Antwerp to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Antwerp to Cologne start at R 302. The average price for this route is around R 430. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Antwerp to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Antwerp to Cologne is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 194 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Antwerp to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, Musil Tour.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Antwerp to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Antwerp to Cologne at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Antwerp to Cologne?
A bus trip from Antwerp to Cologne produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Antwerp to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11525 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Antwerp to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Antwerp to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Antwerp to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/03

R 613

21/03

R 688

Today

R 626

23/03

R 355

24/03

No data

25/03

R 313

26/03

R 351

27/03

R 436

The cheapest trip from Antwerp to Cologne was searched and found on 25 Mar 2026 with a price of R 313

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

You can expect to pay from R 313 to R 1 111 for a bus ticket from Antwerp to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 313, which is on 2026-03-25.