Bus Tickets from Manchester to Cologne

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  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Airport
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Airport
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Airport
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Airport
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Airport
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Manchester to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$181
Average Bus Trip Duration23h 45m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure12:20am
Distance686 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Manchester to Cologne Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Manchester to Cologne, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Manchester - Cologne

  1. What is the distance between Manchester and Cologne?

    The distance covered from Manchester to Cologne is 688 km (427 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Cologne?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Shudehill, in Manchester, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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US$132
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US$162
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 21, 2025 with a price of US$132

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

You can expect to pay from US$132 to US$185 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$162 which is on 2025-08-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Manchester to Cologne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Manchester by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Manchester

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Manchester to Cologne

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