How much does a bus ticket from Zürich to Cologne cost?

The bus ticket price from Zürich to Cologne starts at R 558. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Zürich to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Zürich to Cologne?

The average travel time between Zürich and Cologne is around 12h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 414 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Zürich and Cologne?

The number of buses from Zürich to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Zürich to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Zürich to Cologne?

When taking the bus from Zürich to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Cologne?

Buses travelling between Zürich and Cologne leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße or Zürich Airport and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Bus Zürich to Cologne from R 507 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Zürich to Cologne on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:59	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 26m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	11:35	Airport (ZLC)	16h	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	17:20	Airport (ZLC)	11h 20m	04:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	20:50	Zurich Airport	20h 50m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	17:20	Airport (ZLC)	13h 25m	06:45	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	09:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 15m	20:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	10h 55m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Cologne on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:59	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 26m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:50	Zurich Airport	20h 50m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Cologne on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	13:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 10m	16:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	23:59	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 26m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	11:35	Airport (ZLC)	16h	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	17:20	Airport (ZLC)	11h 20m	04:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	20:50	Zurich Airport	20h 50m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	17:20	Airport (ZLC)	13h 25m	06:45	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	11:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	10h	21:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Cologne on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	21h 10m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Zurich Airport	20h 50m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:05 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Zürich 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 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 443, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5h 40mAverage duration

414 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 558 - R 2 813	Average duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 165 - R 2 362	Average duration9h 41m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 443 - R 1 008	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 110 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Cologne?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

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 from Zürich to Cologne by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Zürich to Cologne cost?
The bus ticket price from Zürich to Cologne starts at R 558. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Zürich to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Zürich to Cologne?
The average travel time between Zürich and Cologne is around 12h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 414 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Zürich and Cologne?
The number of buses from Zürich to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Zürich to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Zürich to Cologne?
When taking the bus from Zürich to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Cologne?
Buses travelling between Zürich and Cologne leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße or Zürich Airport and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 1 453

11/11

R 1 437

Today

R 625

13/11

R 519

14/11

R 708

15/11

R 1 390

16/11

R 623

17/11

R 1 350

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Cologne was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 519

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 R 519 to R 1 972 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 R 519, which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.