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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 13 Jul

Cheapest price

£98

Average price

£103

Fastest journey

13 h 20 m

Average duration

13 h 30 m

Buses per day

Distance

497 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Cologne will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £98.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave London 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 497 km distance in an average of 13 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 13 h 40 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.

FlixBus

20:0013h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

10:20Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)

£981One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

08:0013h40

London, Victoria Coach Station

22:40Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)

£1081One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for London to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £168.

Distance: 497 km

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Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£102 Average Price Cheapest	£135 Average Price	£170 Average Price
13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

London to Cologne bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 12 July

Last updated at 20:03

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus	22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	11h50	09:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)	0 changesdirect
Sunday 13 July
FlixBus	07:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	13h40	20:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	13h20	08:20 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Cologne

United Kingdom

Germany

Buses from London to Cologne run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £30 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £30

Distance

497 km

Average bus duration

12h 44m

Cheapest ticket price

£47

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

11h 50m

First bus

00:10

Last bus

23:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £30

Coach companies: FlixBus, Ourbus and BlaBlaCar Bus London to Cologne

You can travel by coach from London to Cologne with FlixBus, Ourbus and BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £27. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from London to Cologne coach information:

Average Duration: 12 h
Cheapest Price: £27

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar, is a provider operating long-distance coach services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the coaches include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags per person.

Buses from London to Cologne

Flixbus and National Express Coaches service the route for buses from London to Cologne. Each operator provides frequent services each day, with the first bus leaving London, Victoria Coach Station at 9:00 a.m. and the last coach of the day departing for Cologne, Flughafen Station at 9:30 p.m. The average journey length when travelling on the direct service is approximately 11 hours. On services where passengers are expected to change once, however, the duration of the journey increases to 14 hours and 30 minutes.

FAQs: London to Cologne coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Cologne with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Cologne.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Cologne can start from as little as £49 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Cologne is £114; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Cologne coach time is 12 h 35 min covering the 308 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Cologne leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Cologne leaves at 23: 50.

Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from London to Cologne with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the journey from London to Cologne you can take a coach with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between London and Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a coach from London to Cologne is September.

You have options as you can travel to Cologne from London 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from London to Cologne has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Cologne.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Cologne.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London to Cologne, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Cologne.

No, luggage for the coach from London to Cologne needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London to Cologne.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to Cologne.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London to Cologne.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London to Cologne.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Cologne

London

Cologne

The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Cologne.

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