The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bratislava to Cologne
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
14 h 5 m
Average duration
14 h 41 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
795 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bratislava to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Cologne will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £65.
Of the 32 buses that leave Bratislava for Cologne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 795 km distance in an average of 14 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 11 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.
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Compare coach and train for Bratislava to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 795 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£61 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price |
14h 22m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration Fastest 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Bratislava to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Cologne coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 15:15 Bratislava hlavná stanica | 15h50 | 07:05 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:15 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 15h50 | 08:05 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 16h00 | 10:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 18:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 17h56 | 12:41 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:20 Bratislava, Most SNP | 15h25 | 10:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 19:20 Bratislava, Most SNP | 17h21 | 12:41 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:23 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 15h22 | 10:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 19:23 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 17h18 | 12:41 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:55 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 19h35 | 15:30 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:23 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 19h07 | 15:30 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 20:40 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 14h05 | 10:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 20:45 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 15h56 | 12:41 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Bratislava, Most SNP | 18h15 | 15:30 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 18h25 | 16:25 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:35 Bratislava, Most SNP | 17h50 | 16:25 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:38 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 17h47 | 16:25 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 22:50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 17h53 | 16:43 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:15 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 19h40 | 01:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:20 Bratislava, Most SNP | 18h35 | 01:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:23 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 18h32 | 01:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:40 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 17h15 | 01:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 15h50 | 02:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 15h25 | 02:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 Bratislava, Most SNP | 15h15 | 02:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:24 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 15h11 | 02:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 16h35 | 05:20 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Cologne
Buses from Bratislava to Cologne run on average 23 times per day, taking around 13h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 795 km distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 795 km |
Average bus duration 13h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Bratislava to CologneYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Cologne with FlixBus for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bratislava to Cologne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Cologne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bratislava and Cologne
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
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