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Today15 Aug
from US$116
Tomorrow16 Aug
from US$59
Sun17 Aug
from US$193
Mon18 Aug
from US$122
Tue19 Aug
from US$46
Wed20 Aug
from US$99
Thu21 Aug
from US$90
Fri22 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 16 August at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 16 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 16 August at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 16 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 August at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 17 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 August at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Airport (ZLC)
    Arrival time: 17 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 August at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Zurich Airport
    Arrival time: 17 August at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Cologne

Bus
Average priceUS$30 - US$167Average duration13h 25m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$34 - US$67Average duration5h 50m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Zürich to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
5h 50mAverage duration
US$34Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zürich to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$63
Average bus trip duration13h 25m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure00:00
Distance250 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Zürich to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Zürich - Cologne

  1. How far is Cologne from Zürich by coach?

    The journey from Zürich to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 257 miles (414 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Zürich to Cologne without flying?

    To travel from Zürich to Cologne without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
13/08
US$124
14/08
US$126
Today
US$108
16/08
US$55
17/08
US$180
18/08
US$114
19/08
US$42
20/08
US$92
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zürich to Cologne was searched and found on 19 Aug 2025 with a price of US$42

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

You can expect to pay from US$42 to US$216 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$42, which is on 2025-08-19.

Usually Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus) 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 travelling from Zürich 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 Zürich to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Zürich to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Zürich by bus?

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Train from Zürich to Cologne

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