How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Rome?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Rome start from $84. The average price for this route is around $129. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Rome?

The average bus travel time from Cologne to Rome is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1080 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Rome route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Rome?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Rome at 4:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Rome?

A bus trip from Cologne to Rome generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cologne to Rome?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1067 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Rome?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Rome?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Rome?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cologne to Rome from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Rome on January 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 6h	6:05am	Rome Anagnina	Cheapest
	7:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	21h 30m	5:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
	7:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	23h 10m	7:05pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	1d 4h	9:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 4h	4:00am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Rome on January 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	23h 50m	6:00pm	Rome Anagnina	Cheapest
	11:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	22h 10m	9:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
	4:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 2h	7:10am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	1d 5h	1:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
	11:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 3h	3:00pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Rome on February 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	23h 45m	1:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
7:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	21h 30m	5:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d 8h	8:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
7:40pm	Terminál 2	1d 19h	2:45pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
4:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 2h	7:10am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Rome on February 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:25pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	23h 35m	6:00pm	Rome Anagnina	Cheapest
	7:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	21h 30m	5:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d 8h	8:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
	4:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 2h	7:10am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	1d 5h	1:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 1:12 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Rome

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1080 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$84 - $537	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$156 - $156	Average Duration15h 30m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Rome?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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B
Rome Ciampino Airport
Visit page
C
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Visit page
D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,164 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

RegioJet

4/51,067 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi3.8

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,392 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

IT bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Rome by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Rome?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Rome start from $84. The average price for this route is around $129. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Rome?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Rome is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1080 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Rome route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Rome?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Rome at 4:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Rome?
A bus trip from Cologne to Rome generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Rome?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1067 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Rome?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-28

$141

01-29

$131

Today

$122

01-31

$101

02-01

$108

02-02

$86

02-03

No data

02-04

No data

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Rome was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $86

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Rome, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $86 to $225 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2026-02-02.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.