What is the travel distance from Bruges to Cologne?

The distance between the two cities is 163 miles (263 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bruges to Cologne start their journey at Centrum Station and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lanxess Arena, Boat tours on the Rhine, Cologne Opera, Roman Praetorium and Twelve Romanesque churches.

Bus Bruges to Cologne from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bruges to Cologne on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:45am	Centrum Station	8h 5m	4:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Centrum Station	6h 40m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	11:25am	Bruges	10h 50m	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30am	Centrum Station	8h 24m	6:54pm	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bruges to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

163 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $83	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $203	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $37	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,118 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Bruges and Cologne?

Stops in Bruges

A - Centrum Station

B - Sint-Michiels

C - Zeebrugge - P&O Ferries Terminal

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 traveling from Bruges to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Bruges to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bruges to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?