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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bordeaux to Cologne
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
17 h 10 m
Average duration
18 h 45 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
879 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bordeaux to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Cologne will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bordeaux for Cologne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 879 km distance in an average of 18 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bordeaux to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a flight costs an average of £215.
Distance: 879 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£85 Average Price Cheapest | £262 Average Price | £559 Average Price |
14h 58m Average total duration 14h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bordeaux to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Cologne coaches for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:45 Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 21h15 | 07:00 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 15h50 | 02:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:15 Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 22h25 | 16:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 19:55 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 20h51 | 16:46 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:55 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 19h55 | 15:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 19h25 | 16:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 19h10 | 16:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bordeaux to Cologne
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Buses from Bordeaux to Cologne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 14h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 879 km distance in 15h 30m.
Distance 879 km |
Average bus duration 14h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 15h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Bordeaux to CologneYou can travel by bus between Bordeaux to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bordeaux to Cologne coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bordeaux and Cologne
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 11 Tram: C
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10 Train: TER, TGV
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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