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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Centrum Station | Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
 | Centrum Station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Fastest | |||||
 | Bruges | Cologne/Bonn Airport | No tags | |||||
| Centrum Station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bruges to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bruges and Cologne?
Stops in Bruges
- A
Centrum Station
Bay 10, (in front of rail station), 8000 Smedenpoort - BN342 116, 8200 Brugge, Belgium
- C
Zeebrugge - P&O Ferries Terminal
Leopold II-dam 13, 8380 Brugge, Belgium
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bruges to Cologne
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Bruges to Cologne?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bruges to Cologne start from £17. The average price for this route is around £24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bruges to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Bruges to Cologne is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 171 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bruges 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 Bruges to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Bruges to Cologne at 04:05. And the latest bus departs at 20:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bruges to Cologne?
A bus journey from Bruges to Cologne produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Bruges 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 11143 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Bruges to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, 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 Bruges 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 Bruges 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.
The cheapest trip from Bruges to Cologne was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bruges to Cologne as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £14 to £32 for a bus ticket from Bruges to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-04.
What's the cheapest way to go from Bruges to Cologne?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
