4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rome to Cologne
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
22 h 15 m
Average duration
23 h 6 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
1090 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rome to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Cologne will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £76.
To travel from Rome to Cologne you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Rome to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 £61, and a flight costs an average of £58.
Distance: 1090 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£120 Average Price Cheapest | £221 Average Price |
25h 58m Average total duration 25h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rome to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Cologne coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 24h30 | 09:00 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain | 08:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 32h43 | 17:13 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 24h50 | 12:00 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 23h55 | 12:00 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 23h45 | 15:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Cologne
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Buses from Rome to Cologne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 25h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £58 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1090 km distance in 21h 45m.
Distance 1090 km |
Average bus duration 25h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 21h 45m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Rome to CologneYou can travel by bus between Rome to Cologne with FlixBus for as low as £58. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rome to Cologne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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.
When departing from Rome, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Rome, Termini, Rome, Termini (G), Rome, Roma Ostiense, Rome, Via Marsala / Viale Enrico De Nicola and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your journey in coach stations like Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rome, Termini, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), located 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rome and Cologne
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParking
DiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Ticket Office
- 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
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
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