Today17 Aug
from US$43
Tomorrow18 Aug
from US$31
Tue19 Aug
Wed20 Aug
Thu21 Aug
Fri22 Aug
from US$37
Sat23 Aug
Sun24 Aug

Next departures to Cologne

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 18 August at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: 18 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 August at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Willy-Brandt-Platz
    Arrival time: 18 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 August at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: 18 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 August at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: 19 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Erfurt to Cologne

Bus
Average priceUS$23 - US$62Average duration6h 55m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$23 - US$184Average duration4h 48m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$23 - US$41Average duration3h 40m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Erfurt to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
3h 40mAverage duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Erfurt to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$35
Average bus trip duration6h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure02:10
Distance176 miles
Latest bus departure20:40

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
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16/08
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Today
US$39
18/08
US$27
19/08
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22/08
US$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Erfurt to Cologne was searched and found on 18 Aug 2025 with a price of US$27

To 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 US$27 to US$62 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 US$27, which is on 2025-08-18.

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