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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Bratislava
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
15 h 5 m
Average duration
19 h 16 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
795 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Bratislava will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cologne for Bratislava every day 5 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 19 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 22 h 5 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.
20:0021h00Cologne17:00Bratislava£401One-way0 changes- 7:3522h05Cologne5:40Bratislava£401One-way0 changes
- 22:3515h05Cologne13:40Bratislava£581One-way0 changes
- 10:2020h30Cologne6:50Bratislava£651One-way0 changes
- 1:1517h40Cologne18:55Bratislava£711One-way0 changes
- 22:3515h05Cologne13:40Bratislava£581One-way0 changes
- 1:1517h40Cologne18:55Bratislava£711One-way0 changes
- 10:2020h30Cologne6:50Bratislava£651One-way0 changes
- 20:0021h00Cologne17:00Bratislava£401One-way0 changes
- 7:3522h05Cologne5:40Bratislava£401One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cologne to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bratislava 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 18m. 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 |
|---|---|
£57 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price |
14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 48m Average total duration Fastest 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Bratislava bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Bratislava coaches for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 16h51 | 8:41 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 16h55 | 8:45 Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 17h05 | 8:55 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 18h10 | 10:00 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 change | |
 FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:14 Cologne Hbf | 20h41 | 12:55 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:14 Cologne Hbf | 19h46 | 12:00 Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 16:14 Cologne Hbf | 15h56 | 8:10 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:14 Cologne Hbf | 19h42 | 11:56 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 18h40 | 13:15 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
 (Amsterdam -> Prague) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 19:40 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 16h14 | 11:54 Bratislava hlavná stanica | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 15h15 | 14:50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 15h05 | 14:40 Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 16h00 | 15:35 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 15h01 | 14:36 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
| 1:15 Cologne | 17h40 | 18:55 Bratislava | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:35 Cologne | 22h05 | 5:40 Bratislava | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:20 Cologne | 20h30 | 6:50 Bratislava | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Bratislava
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Buses from Cologne to Bratislava run on average 24 times per day, taking around 13h 56m. 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 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 795 km distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 795 km |
Average bus duration 13h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Cologne to BratislavaYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Bratislava 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: Cologne to Bratislava coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Bratislava 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 Bratislava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Bratislava
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiTaxisAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
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