The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Rome
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
21 h 30 m
Average duration
22 h 36 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
1090 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Rome will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £73.
To travel from Cologne to Rome you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, and a train costs an average of £217.
Distance: 1090 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£112 Average Price Cheapest | £192 Average Price | £297 Average Price |
27h 2m Average total duration 26h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 39m Average total duration 17h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Cologne to Rome bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Rome coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 22h50 | 08:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 25h35 | 11:15 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 23h40 | 12:20 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 23h35 | 12:50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 24h50 | 14:05 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:16 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 28h54 | 20:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 22h10 | 17:05 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 21h30 | 16:25 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:25 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 23h35 | 22:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 30h30 | 05:05 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 24h45 | 04:35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 25h15 | 05:05 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 27h15 | 08:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Rome
Buses from Cologne to Rome run on average 9 times per day, taking around 26h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £69 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 1090 km distance in 21h 55m.
Distance 1090 km |
Average bus duration 26h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 21h 55m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne to RomeYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Rome with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £69. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cologne to Rome coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Cologne, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB. When arriving in Rome, you can end your journey in coach stations like Rome, Termini, Rome, Termini (G) and Rome, Roma Ostiense.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rome, Termini, located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Rome
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 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
- 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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