How much is the bus ticket from Utrecht to Cologne?

The cheapest coach tickets from Utrecht to Cologne start from £16. The average price for this route is around £25. 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 Utrecht to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Utrecht to Cologne is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 122 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 1 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 journey from Utrecht to Cologne produces an estimated 5 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 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 11143 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Utrecht 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 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 £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 2 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 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 45m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 5 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
	22:16	Utrecht	16h 9m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 45m	21:55	Hbf	No tags
	10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 6 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
22:16	Utrecht	16h 9m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:16	Utrecht	16h 9m	14:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 8 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 33m	21:43	Hbf	Cheapest
	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	3h 40m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	10:35	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 10m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 01:55 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

112 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £99	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £111	Average duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £24	Average duration2h 30m	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 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

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

3.5/511,492 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,185 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Cologne?
The cheapest coach tickets from Utrecht to Cologne start from £16. The average price for this route is around £25. 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 Utrecht to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Utrecht to Cologne is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 122 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 1 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 journey from Utrecht to Cologne produces an estimated 5 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 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 11143 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Utrecht 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 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

30/11

£35

01/12

£18

Today

£14

03/12

£14

04/12

£14

05/12

£19

06/12

£17

07/12

£93

The cheapest trip from Utrecht to Cologne was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £14

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 £14 to £93 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 £14, which is on 2025-12-04.

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.