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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Cologne/Bonn Airport | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Airport (ZLC) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Airport (ZLC) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cologne/Bonn Airport | Zurich Airport | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Zürich?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- 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 Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Zürich 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 Zürich?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Zürich start from $47. The average price for this route is around $81. 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 Zürich?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Zürich is 12h 35m, covering a distance of 403 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Zürich route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Zürich?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Zürich at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Zürich?
A bus trip from Cologne to Zürich generates an estimated 10 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 Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Zürich?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Zürich was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $47To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Zürich, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $47 to $290 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-12-18.
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.
