What is the travel distance from Bordeaux to Cologne?

Bordeaux and Cologne are 546 miles (880 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bordeaux to Cologne start their journey at Gare Saint-Jean and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boat tours on the Rhine, Köln Triangle Panorama, Roman Praetorium, Twelve Romanesque churches and Historic Town Hall.

Bus Bordeaux to Cologne from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bordeaux to Cologne on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	19h 55m	4:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:55pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	21h 45m	6:40pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	20h 10m	5:40pm	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	17h 5m	6:30am	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	17h	2:30pm	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Bordeaux to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 13 hours and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

13hAverage Duration

545 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $268	Average Duration17h 35m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$153 - $227	Average Duration6h 29m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$73 - $73	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Bordeaux and Cologne?

Stops in Bordeaux

A - Gare Saint-Jean

B - Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux

C - Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas

D - 137 Rue des Terres de Borde

E - Gare St-Jean

F - Quai de Paludate

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 traveling from Bordeaux to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Bordeaux to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bordeaux to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$52

11/18

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Today

$57

11/20

$52

11/21

$58

11/22

$52

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11/24

$52

The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $67 for a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-24.