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

The bus ticket price from Rotterdam to Cologne starts at R 274. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Cologne?

The average travel time between Rotterdam and Cologne is around 5h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Rotterdam to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Rotterdam to Cologne?

When taking the bus from Rotterdam to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

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

Buses travelling between Rotterdam and Cologne leave from Rotterdam Bushaltestelle or Busstation Rotterdam Centraal and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport, Hbf, Gummersbacher Str..

Bus Rotterdam to Cologne from R 210 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Rotterdam to Cologne on 18 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:05	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	18:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
15:15	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	19:40	Terminál 2	Fastest
22:15	Rotterdam CS	6h 25m	04:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
13:05	Rotterdam CS	5h 15m	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
21:55	Rotterdam Zuidplein	6h 45m	04:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Rotterdam to Cologne on 20 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:15	Rotterdam CS	6h 25m	04:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
15:15	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	19:40	Terminál 2	Fastest
11:25	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
09:25	Rotterdam CS	4h 40m	14:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
21:10	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Next departures from Rotterdam to Cologne on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:05	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	18:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	15:15	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	19:40	Terminál 2	Fastest
	11:25	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	07:50	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	13:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	13:05	Rotterdam CS	6h 36m	19:41	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Rotterdam to Cologne on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:05	Rotterdam CS	5h 15m	13:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	15:15	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	19:40	Terminál 2	Fastest
	11:25	Rotterdam Centraal Station	10h 50m	22:15	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	09:25	Rotterdam CS	4h 40m	14:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:25	Rotterdam CS	5h 27m	14:52	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:40 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Rotterdam 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 3 hours and with fares starting at just R 400, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3hAverage duration

204 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 274 - R 1 927	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 445 - R 2 829	Average duration3h 27m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 400 - R 591	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

RegioJet

4/51 057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Cologne?

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

B - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam to Cologne by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne cost?
The bus ticket price from Rotterdam to Cologne starts at R 274. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Cologne?
The average travel time between Rotterdam and Cologne is around 5h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Rotterdam and Cologne?
The number of buses from Rotterdam to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Rotterdam to Cologne?
When taking the bus from Rotterdam to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rotterdam to Cologne?
Buses travelling between Rotterdam and Cologne leave from Rotterdam Bushaltestelle or Busstation Rotterdam Centraal 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

16/11

R 906

17/11

R 567

Today

R 337

19/11

No data

20/11

R 336

21/11

R 273

22/11

R 326

23/11

R 210

The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Cologne was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of R 210

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

You can expect to pay from R 210 to R 1 463 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 210, which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus 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.