Bus Tickets from Lille to Cologne

Find affordable bus tickets from Lille to Cologne with flexible options. Book your trip now

Join 75M+ travelers booking 2M+ routes across 85+ countries.
Enjoy our 24/7 customer service to assist you at every step.
Cancel anytime and receive a 100% refund, no reason needed.
TomorrowJul 29
from $34
WedJul 30
from $52
ThuJul 31
from $29
FriAug 1
from $33
SatAug 2
from $33
SunAug 3
from $39
MonAug 4
TueAug 5

Next departures to Cologne

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Lille
    Departure location: 131 Boulevard de Turin
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Lille
    Departure location: Lille
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Lille
    Departure location: Lille
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Lille
    Departure location: 131 Boulevard de Turin
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Lille
    Departure location: 131 Boulevard de Turin
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Accepted payments

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • China Union Pay
  • Diners Club Canada
  • Discover Click to Pay
  • JCB payment
  • Klarna (Pay over time)
  • Google Pay

Compare 2 ways to go from Lille to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$17 - $91Average Duration5h 55m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$21 - $55Average Duration3h 20m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Lille to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 20mAverage Duration
$21Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lille to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36
Average bus trip duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance178 miles (286 km)
Latest bus departure4:40pm

Lille to Cologne Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Lille to Cologne is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

Bus service from Lille to Cologne will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Cologne from Lille, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lille - Cologne

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/26
$43
07/27
$43
Today
$40
07/29
$31
07/30
$48
07/31
$25
08/01
$31
08/02
$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lille to Cologne was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $99 for a bus ticket from Lille to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-07-31.

Usually Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus), Flixbus (FR) 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Lille to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lille to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Lille to Cologne.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Lille to Cologne.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Lille by bus?

Bus from Lille to Cologne

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Lille to Cologne

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worldwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travelers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

People from around the world trust Busbud

‌