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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bremen to Cologne
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bremen to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bremen to Cologne will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bremen for Cologne every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 270 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.
18:403h30Bremen22:10Cologne£171One-way0 changes- 18:403h00Bremen21:40Cologne£201One-way0 changes
- 17:202h40Bremen20:00Cologne£211One-way0 changes
- 16:403h00Bremen19:40Cologne£211One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:505h50Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)7:40Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)£221One-way0 changes
- 17:202h40Bremen20:00Cologne£211One-way0 changes
- 18:403h00Bremen21:40Cologne£201One-way0 changes
- 16:403h00Bremen19:40Cologne£211One-way0 changes
- 10:203h10Bremen13:30Cologne£221One-way0 changes
- 18:403h30Bremen22:10Cologne£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bremen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £221.
Distance: 270 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price | £480 Average Price |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bremen to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bremen to Cologne coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 7 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 1:50 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) | 5h50 | 7:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bremen to Cologne
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Buses from Bremen to Cologne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 270 km distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 270 km |
Average bus duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Bremen to CologneYou can travel by bus between Bremen to Cologne with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bremen to Cologne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bremen 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.
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