How far is Ghent from Cologne?

The distance separating Ghent and Cologne is 141 miles (227 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Ghent to Cologne leave from Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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, Volksgarten, Köln Triangle Panorama, Flora and Botanical Garden and Boat tours on the Rhine.

Bus Ghent to Cologne from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ghent to Cologne on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55pm	Ghent	5h 55m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Ghent	4h 55m	2:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	3:45am	Ghent	6h 45m	10:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:15 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Ghent 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 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

895 milesDistance

61kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $80	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $191	Average Duration2h 44m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $26	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,283 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.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Ghent and Cologne?

Stops in Ghent

A - Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop

B - Dampoort

C - St Pieters Central Station - Ghent

D - Ghent M.Hendrikaplein

E - Ghent Elisabethlaan 73

F - Gent Dampoort

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 Ghent to Cologne by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$24

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$23

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$20

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$22

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$31

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$19

The cheapest trip from Ghent to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $50 for a bus ticket from Ghent to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-17.