How much is the bus ticket from Utrecht to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Utrecht to Cologne start at R 337. The average price for this route is around R 516. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Utrecht to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Utrecht to Cologne is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 194 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Utrecht to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Utrecht to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Utrecht to Cologne at 10:35. And the latest bus departs at 22:25.

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

A bus trip from Utrecht to Cologne produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Utrecht to Cologne?

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 11248 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Utrecht to Cologne?

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 Utrecht to Cologne?

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.

Bus Utrecht to Cologne from R 315 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 23 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 33m	21:43	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 24 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
		17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 25 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	12:05	Utrecht	10h 10m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 33m	21:43	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:05	Utrecht	10h 10m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 30 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 33m	21:43	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:53 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Utrecht to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 237, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

181 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 337 - R 2 400	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 430 - R 2 473	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 237 - R 550	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Utrecht and Cologne?

Stops in Utrecht

A
Jaarbusplein Bus Station
Jaarbeursplein 19, 3521 AP Utrecht, Netherlands
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B
Utrecht Central Station
Stationshal 12, 3511 CE Utrecht, Netherlands
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C
Utrecht Bus Stop
Griffioenlaan 1, 3526 LD Kanaleneiland, , Netherlands
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D
Croeselaan International Bus Station
Veemarktplein 43, 3521 Utrecht, Netherlands
E
Utrecht Jaarbeursplein
Croeselaan 15, 3521 BJ Utrecht, Netherlands
F
Utrecht Stationsplein Eurolines Bushalte
Stationsplein 57 , 3511 ED Utrecht, Hoog Catharijne, Netherlands

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
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 701 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Utrecht to Cologne by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Utrecht to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Utrecht to Cologne start at R 337. The average price for this route is around R 516. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Utrecht to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Utrecht to Cologne is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 194 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Utrecht to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Utrecht to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Utrecht to Cologne at 10:35. And the latest bus departs at 22:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Utrecht to Cologne?
A bus trip from Utrecht to Cologne produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Utrecht to Cologne?
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 11248 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Utrecht to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Utrecht to Cologne?
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 Utrecht to Cologne?
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.

Best price found

21/12

R 897

22/12

R 826

Today

R 721

24/12

R 589

25/12

R 567

26/12

R 1 033

27/12

R 1 135

28/12

R 1 136

The cheapest trip from Utrecht to Cologne was searched and found on 25 Dec 2025 with a price of R 567

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

You can expect to pay from R 567 to R 1 146 for a bus ticket from Utrecht to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 567, which is on 2025-12-25.

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.