What is the distance between Zürich and Cologne?

The distance between the two cities is 257 miles (414 km).

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Zürich, chances are that your bus will depart from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Volksgarten, Cologne Cathedral, Boat tours on the Rhine, Lanxess Arena and Hohenzollern Bridge.

Bus Zürich to Cologne from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Cologne on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 26m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Airport (ZLC)	16h	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	11h 20m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	20h 50m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	13h 25m	6:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 15m	8:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	10h 55m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Cologne on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 26m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	20h 50m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Cologne on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	1:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 10m	4:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	11:59pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 26m	2:25pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Airport (ZLC)	16h	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	11h 20m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	20h 50m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	13h 25m	6:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	10h	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Cologne on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	21h 10m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	20h 50m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest

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

Compare 3 ways to go from Zürich 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

257 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $161	Average Duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $135	Average Duration9h 41m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $58	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 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

3.5/511,109 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

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 traveling from Zürich to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Zürich and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich 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

11/10

$83

11/11

$82

Today

$36

11/13

$30

11/14

$41

11/15

$80

11/16

$36

11/17

$78

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $113 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 $30 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.