How much does a bus ticket from London to Cologne cost?

The bus ticket price from London to Cologne starts at R 854. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from London to Cologne?

The average travel time between London and Cologne is around 17h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 498 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between London and Cologne?

The number of buses from London to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from London to Cologne?

When taking the bus from London to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Cologne?

Buses travelling between London and Cologne leave from Victoria Coach Station or Finchley Road and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Bus London to Cologne from R 919 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Cologne on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Victoria Coach Station	17h 35m	14:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Victoria Coach Station	15h	14:30	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Victoria Coach Station	20h 10m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Bus	22:30	Victoria Coach Station	16h 35m	16:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	22:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	1d	00:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from London to Cologne on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Victoria Coach Station	19h 25m	18:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	13h 45m	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Victoria Coach Station	17h 40m	13:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	22:30	Victoria Coach Station	15h	14:30	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	17h 5m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from London to Cologne on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	13h 45m	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	19:00	Victoria Coach Station	18h 5m	14:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	22:00	Victoria Coach Station	19h 55m	18:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	22:00	Victoria Coach Station	19h	18:00	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	17h 5m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from London to Cologne on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	13h 45m	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	19:00	Victoria Coach Station	18h 45m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	17h 5m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from London to Cologne on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	13h 45m	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	19:00	Victoria Coach Station	18h 5m	14:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	17h 5m	01:05	Bensberg Busbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:08 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 R 1 522, 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 priceR 854 - R 5 281	Average duration17h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 166 - R 9 025	Average duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 522 - R 1 522	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

Compare bus companies

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 Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at R 861

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.

28 June 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Cologne by bus

How much does a bus ticket from London to Cologne cost?
The bus ticket price from London to Cologne starts at R 854. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from London to Cologne?
The average travel time between London and Cologne is around 17h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 498 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between London and Cologne?
The number of buses from London to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from London to Cologne?
When taking the bus from London to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Cologne?
Buses travelling between London and Cologne leave from Victoria Coach Station or Finchley Road and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

R 1 331

21/11

R 1 313

Today

R 1 263

23/11

R 1 608

24/11

R 1 345

25/11

R 925

26/11

R 1 178

27/11

R 987

The cheapest trip from London to Cologne was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of R 925

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 R 925 to R 2 716 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 R 925, which is on 2025-11-25.