Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Erfurt central train station | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Erfurt central train station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Erfurt central train station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 1:03 PM CET.
Compare 3 ways to go from Erfurt to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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.
Where are the popular stops in Erfurt and Cologne?
Stops in Erfurt
- A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany - BAm Urbicher Kreuz, 99099 Erfurt, Germany
- CKurt-Schumacher-Straße 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
- D
Erfurt Hbf Bürgermeister-Wagner-Str.
Erfurt,, Germany - E
Erfurt Bushaltestelle
Willy-Brandt-Platz 4, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Erfurt to Cologne by bus
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Erfurt to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Erfurt to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $21 to $58 for a bus ticket from Erfurt to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-22.
