The cheapest and fastest coaches from Darmstadt to Cologne
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Darmstadt to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darmstadt to Cologne will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 buses that leave Darmstadt for Cologne every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Darmstadt to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 169 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Darmstadt to Cologne bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 04:25 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h40 | 07:05 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 04:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h10 | 07:05 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Darmstadt, Busbahnhof Zweifalltorweg | 2h10 | 15:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Darmstadt to Cologne
Distance 169 km |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Darmstadt to CologneYou can travel by bus between Darmstadt to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Important Stations and Airports in Darmstadt and Cologne
- 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
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