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Tomorrow17 Aug
from US$171
Mon18 Aug
from US$219
Tue19 Aug
from US$131
Wed20 Aug
Thu21 Aug
Fri22 Aug
Sat23 Aug
from US$270
Sun24 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 17 August at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Nord
    Arrival time: 18 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 August at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Nord
    Arrival time: 18 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 August at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Nord
    Arrival time: 18 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 August at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Nord
    Arrival time: 18 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 August at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Nord
    Arrival time: 18 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Barcelona to Cologne

Bus
Average priceUS$57 - US$329Average duration1d 1h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$123 - US$161Average duration14h 40m
47kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Barcelona to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
14h 40mAverage duration
US$123Cheapest ticket
47kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Barcelona to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$153
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure02:20
Distance695 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Barcelona to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Barcelona - Cologne

  1. What's the distance between Barcelona and Cologne by coach?

    The journey from Barcelona to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 698 miles (1125 km).

  2. How can I travel from Barcelona to Cologne avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
14/08
US$312
15/08
US$206
Today
US$201
17/08
US$167
18/08
US$204
19/08
US$128
20/08
US$107
21/08
US$181
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barcelona to Cologne was searched and found on 20 Aug 2025 with a price of US$107

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

You can expect to pay from US$107 to US$421 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$107, which is on 2025-08-20.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Barcelona to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Barcelona to Cologne will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Barcelona to Cologne, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Barcelona by bus?

Bus from Barcelona to Cologne

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Barcelona to Cologne

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