What is the distance between Chemnitz and Cologne?

Chemnitz and Cologne are 260 miles (420 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Chemnitz, chances are that your bus will depart from Chemnitz Center and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main 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 Twelve Romanesque churches, Lanxess Arena, Volksgarten, Hohenzollern Bridge and Flora and Botanical Garden.

Bus Chemnitz to Cologne from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chemnitz to Cologne on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10pm	Chemnitz	6h 45m	4:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Chemnitz	8h	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Chemnitz	6h 45m	5:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Chemnitz	8h	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Chemnitz	6h 45m	5:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Chemnitz 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 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

260 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $107	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $308	Average Duration7h 42m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $58	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,293 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Chemnitz and Cologne?

Stops in Chemnitz

A - Chemnitz Center

B - Chemnitz

C - Ringstraße

D - Chemnitz Stop

E - Dresdner Str

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 Chemnitz to Cologne by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

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11/12

$33

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$41

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$40

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The cheapest trip from Chemnitz to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $47 for a bus ticket from Chemnitz to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-17.