What is the travel distance from Cologne to Utrecht?

The distance between Cologne and Utrecht is approximately 181 km (112 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Utrecht?

Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Jaarbusplein Bus Station in Utrecht.

Bus Cologne to Utrecht from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Utrecht on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:01am	Hbf	5h 24m	1:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h	1:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:51am	Hbf	5h 9m	12:00pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
	3:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 45m	9:25am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 10m	7:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Utrecht on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:01am	Hbf	5h 24m	1:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h	1:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest
	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 10m	7:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Utrecht on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h	1:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:01am	Hbf	5h 24m	1:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 10m	7:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:52pm	Hbf	4h 33m	7:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Utrecht on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:52pm	Hbf	4h 33m	7:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h	1:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:13am	Hbf	5h 7m	11:20am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 10m	7:25pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Utrecht

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Utrecht. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

181 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $130	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $207	Average Duration2h 51m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $41	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Utrecht?

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

Stops in Utrecht

A
Jaarbusplein Bus Station
Jaarbeursplein 19, 3521 AP Utrecht, Netherlands
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B
Utrecht Bus Stop
Griffioenlaan 1, 3526 LD Kanaleneiland, , Netherlands
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C
Utrecht Central Station
Stationshal 12, 3511 CE Utrecht, 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

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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Staff4.4

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Cleanliness4.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Utrecht by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Utrecht?
The distance between Cologne and Utrecht is approximately 181 km (112 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Utrecht?
Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Jaarbusplein Bus Station in Utrecht.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$25

11-21

$30

Today

$27

11-23

$30

11-24

$26

11-25

$24

11-26

$24

11-27

$24

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Utrecht was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $41 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Utrecht based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-26.