Bus Tickets from Erlangen to Cologne

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Next departures for Erlangen to Cologne on October 2
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FlixBus
Erlangen Bahnhof
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
FlixBus
Erlangen Bahnhof
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße No tags
FlixBus
Erlangen Bahnhof
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße No tags
FlixBus
Erlangen Bahnhof
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
FlixBus
Erlangen Bahnhof
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Erlangen to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$27 - $71Average Duration6h 50m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$35 - $173Average Duration3h 58m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$23 - $45Average Duration4h 10m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Erlangen to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
4h 10mAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Erlangen to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39
Average bus trip duration6h 50m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure6:15am
Distance193 miles (311 km)
Latest bus departure8:55pm

Erlangen to Cologne Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Erlangen to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 5, 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 Erlangen to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $55 for a bus ticket from Erlangen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-10-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Erlangen to Cologne but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Erlangen to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Erlangen to Cologne.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Erlangen to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Erlangen by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Erlangen

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Erlangen to Cologne

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