Bus Tickets from Cologne to Zürich

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TodayAug 14
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TomorrowAug 15
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SatAug 16
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SunAug 17
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MonAug 18
from $45
TueAug 19
from $43
WedAug 20
from $76
ThuAug 21

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Zurich Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Zürich.

Bus
Average Price$31 - $231Average Duration11h 10m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$50 - $273Average Duration5h 39m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$35 - $66Average Duration6h
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Zürich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
6hAverage Duration
$35Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Zürich: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54
Average bus trip duration11h 10m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance250 miles (402 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Zürich Bus

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

Best price found
08/12
$53
08/13
$120
Today
$114
08/15
$102
08/16
$94
08/17
$57
08/18
$41
08/19
$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Zürich was searched and found on Aug 19, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $205 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Zürich!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Zürich.

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 Cologne to Zürich that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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.

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 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.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Zürich

You can also go to Zürich by train

Train from Cologne to Zürich

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