What is the travel distance from London to Cologne?

The distance between London and Cologne is approximately 498 km (309 miles).

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

Buses departing from Victoria Coach Station in London will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

Bus London to Cologne from $75 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Cologne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	17h 35m	2:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	15h	2:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	20h 10m	5:40pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	16h 35m	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	1d	12:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for London to Cologne on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	19h 25m	6:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Victoria Coach Station	13h 45m	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	7:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	17h 40m	1:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	15h	2:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Victoria Coach Station	17h 5m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for London to Cologne on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Victoria Coach Station	13h 45m	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	18h 5m	2:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	19h 55m	6:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	19h	6:00pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Victoria Coach Station	17h 5m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for London to Cologne on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Victoria Coach Station	13h 45m	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	18h 45m	2:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Victoria Coach Station	17h 5m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for London to Cologne on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Victoria Coach Station	13h 45m	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	18h 5m	2:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Victoria Coach Station	17h 5m	1:05am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London 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 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

497 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $429	Average Duration17h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$258 - $733	Average Duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$124 - $124	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Cologne?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,402 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $70

Union Ivkoni London Cologne recent customer reviews

The driver's and staff were excellent.but some man drunk on the bus argued with everyone the whole journey and when he ran out of people he started at me so for that it was not very enjoyable in

Peter G.

June 28, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from London to Cologne?
The distance between London and Cologne is approximately 498 km (309 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from London to Cologne?
Buses departing from Victoria Coach Station in London will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

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

$108

11-21

$107

Today

$103

11-23

$131

11-24

$110

11-25

$76

11-26

$96

11-27

$81

The cheapest trip from London to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $221 for a bus ticket from London to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-11-25.