What's the distance between Cologne and Bucharest by coach?

The journey from Cologne to Bucharest by coach covers an approximate distance of 993 miles (1602 km).

What is the best way to go from Cologne to Bucharest without flying?

To travel from Cologne to Bucharest without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Cologne to Bucharest from £54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Bucharest on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 12h	13:15	Militari	Cheapest
Bus	11:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 9h	21:45	Militari	Fastest
Bus	09:55	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d 10h	21:45	Militari	No tags
Bus	21:15	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d 15h	13:15	Militari	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Bucharest on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	15:00	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	1d 16h	08:00	Autogara Militari	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 23:52 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Bucharest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bucharest. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours and with fares starting at just £57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 15hAverage duration

980 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£57 - £149	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£170 - £170	Average duration21h 50m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,372 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Bucharest?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Bucharest

A - Militari

B - Bucharest Airport

C - Autogara Filaret

D - Rahova

E - Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)

F - Piata Natiunile Unite

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Bucharest

What's the distance between Cologne and Bucharest by coach?
The journey from Cologne to Bucharest by coach covers an approximate distance of 993 miles (1602 km).
What is the best way to go from Cologne to Bucharest without flying?
To travel from Cologne to Bucharest without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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£65

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£109

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bucharest was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £65

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

You can expect to pay from £65 to £109 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £109, which is on 2025-11-24.