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  • Departure time: 30 December at
    Departure city: Nice
    Departure location: Nice - Airport T1
    Arrival time: 31 December at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 October at
    Departure city: Nice
    Departure location: Nice - Airport T1
    Arrival time: 9 October at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: Nice
    Departure location: Nice - Airport T1
    Arrival time: 27 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Nice
    Departure location: Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Nice
    Departure location: Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Nice to Cologne

Bus
Average priceUS$93 - US$270Average duration23h 45m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average priceUS$422 - US$445Average duration11h 31m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Nice to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 23 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
23h 45mAverage duration
US$93Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Nice to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$136
Average bus trip duration23h 45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure02:55
Distance498 miles
Latest bus departure22:00

Nice to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Nice - Cologne

  1. What's the distance between Nice and Cologne by coach?

    The distance between Nice and Cologne by coach is approximately 500 miles (806 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Nice to Cologne without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
19/08
US$204
20/08
US$204
Today
US$122
22/08
US$205
23/08
US$137
24/08
US$136
25/08
US$192
26/08
US$150
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nice to Cologne was searched and found on 21 Aug 2025 with a price of US$122

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

You can expect to pay from US$122 to US$240 for a bus ticket from Nice to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$136, which is on 2025-08-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Nice to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Nice to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Nice to Cologne will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Nice to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Nice to Cologne?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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