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There are 31 bus stops in Cologne. You can find their locations on the map on this page.
The price of a bus ticket to Cologne can vary depending on your departure location, travel dates, and how far in advance you book. You can often find cheap bus tickets to Cologne with FlixBus, starting from just 3,48 €.
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With FlixBus, you can easily reach 257 destinations from Cologne, including Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt.
Booking your ticket in advance is one of the best ways to secure the lowest fares to Cologne, with prices sometimes starting from just 3,48 €. Being flexible with your travel dates and times can also help you find cheaper options, as off-peak departures are often more affordable. It’s also a good idea to compare different departure locations and check for special promotions or discounts. By planning ahead and exploring your options, you can find cheap bus tickets to Cologne and enjoy great value for your trip.
When traveling to Cologne by bus, you can usually bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one checked bag included in your ticket. Your carry-on should fit in the overhead compartment or under your seat, while larger bags are stored in the bus’s luggage compartment. Additional or special luggage (such as bikes or extra bags) may be allowed for an extra fee, depending on availability and the route. Size and weight limits apply, so it’s important to check the luggage allowance details before you travel.

Cologne

Cologne sits on the western bank of the Rhine, its skyline anchored by one of Europe's most recognisable Gothic cathedrals and a cultural life that stretches from Roman ruins to contemporary art. Getting there by FlixBus is straightforward, and the drop-off puts you right in the middle of a city with enough to keep you busy across multiple visits. World-class museums, riverside walks, the original Eau de Cologne — there's something here for most kinds of traveller.

Historic sites

Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) is the undeniable centrepiece of the city and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture anywhere in the world. Construction began in 1248 and wasn't completed until 1880, a span of over six centuries, yet the result is remarkably cohesive. Climb the south tower's 533 steps for a panoramic view across the Rhine, or linger inside to see the Shrine of the Three Kings, a gilded reliquary that drew medieval pilgrims from across Europe. Even if you've seen it in photos, standing beneath those twin spires in person is a different experience entirely.

Cologne Old Town (Altstadt) fans out from the cathedral toward the Rhine and gives you a compact, walkable slice of the city's history. The narrow lanes are lined with colourful brewhouses serving Kölsch, the local pale ale that by tradition is only brewed within the city, alongside Romanesque churches and small squares where locals actually sit and linger. The Altstadt was heavily rebuilt after World War II, but it retains a genuine neighbourhood feel rather than a theme-park one.

Museums

Museum Ludwig is one of Germany's premier modern and contemporary art museums, housed in a striking postmodern building right next to the cathedral. Its collection is particularly strong on Pop Art. It holds one of the largest Picasso collections outside Spain and an impressive body of American Pop works including pieces by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The building's location means you can move between Cologne's medieval past and its 20th-century artistic legacy within a few minutes' walk.

Lindt Chocolate Museum (Schokoladenmuseum) sits on a peninsula jutting into the Rhine and traces the full journey of chocolate from cacao plant to finished bar. The most photographed feature is a three-metre-high chocolate fountain at the centre of the building, where you can dip a wafer directly into flowing couverture. It's genuinely informative as well as enjoyable, covering the history of chocolate in Mesoamerica, its arrival in Europe, and the industrial processes that made it an everyday pleasure.

Romano-Germanic Museum (Römisch-Germanisches Museum) stands on the site of a Roman settlement that predates the city's medieval identity by more than a millennium. The star exhibit is the Dionysus Mosaic, a vast, intricately detailed floor mosaic from around 220 AD discovered during wartime excavations. The museum makes a compelling case that Cologne's story doesn't begin in the Middle Ages. It begins with a Roman colony called Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium.

Wallraf-Richartz Museum focuses on European painting from the medieval period through to the early 20th century, with particular depth in works from the Cologne School of the 14th and 15th centuries. The collection also includes strong holdings of Dutch and Flemish masters, French Impressionists, and a dedicated floor for works on paper. It's a quieter alternative to Museum Ludwig and well worth the time if you want to follow the longer arc of Western art history.

Farina Fragrance Museum (Farina Haus) occupies the birthplace of Eau de Cologne, the fragrance invented by Johann Maria Farina in 1709, making this the world's oldest fragrance manufacturer still in operation. Guided tours take you through the original production rooms and archive, where letters and ledgers document over 300 years of an unbroken family business. The scent itself, still made to a secret recipe by the eighth and ninth generations of the Farina family, was named after Farina's hometown in Italy and became the basis for an entire category of modern perfumery.

Natural spaces

Flora and Botanical Garden (Flora und Botanischer Garten) is a large public park in the Riehl district, a short bus ride north of the city centre. The glasshouses shelter tropical and subtropical plants year-round, while the formal gardens outside shift with the seasons, particularly in spring when the rose beds and rhododendrons are in bloom. It's a genuinely relaxing place to spend a morning, and entry to the park itself is free.

Rheinauhafen (Rhine Harbour District) is a former commercial harbour that has become one of Cologne's most architecturally interesting neighbourhoods. The three Kranhäuser, crane-shaped residential towers that echo the industrial cranes that once stood here, are the defining visual feature, but the whole waterfront is worth exploring on foot. Restaurants, galleries, and design studios line the promenade, and the views back toward the cathedral across the water are among the best in the city.

Urban landmark

Hohenzollern Bridge (Hohenzollernbrücke) is a railway bridge built between 1907 and 1911 that has become equally famous as a pedestrian walkway covered in tens of thousands of padlocks attached by couples since 2008. The tradition involves clipping a lock to the bridge's railings and throwing the key into the Rhine below. Beyond the locks, the walk is worth doing for the unobstructed view of the cathedral from the middle of the river, a perspective you simply can't get from the bank.

When you're ready to see the city for yourself, book a FlixBus to Cologne and let the cathedral spires guide you in from the moment you arrive.

Looking for bus tickets from or to Cologne?

Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your bus trip from or to Cologne! There are 28 bus stops in Cologne.You can catch the FlixBus at Bensberg bus station, Cologne Airport Businesspark (train), Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2), Cologne Süd station (train), Cologne West station (train), Cologne-Blumenberg (train), Cologne-Buchforst (train), Cologne-Chorweiler (train), Cologne-Chorweiler Nord (train), Cologne-Dellbrück (train), Cologne-Ehrenfeld (train), Cologne-Geldernstraße/Parkgürtel (train), Cologne-Holweide (train), Cologne-Longerich (train), Cologne-Mülheim (train), Cologne-Nippes (train), Cologne-Volkhovener Weg (train), Cologne-Worringen (train), Frankfurter Straße (train), Hansaring (train), Leverkusen (Mitte station), Lövenich (train), Müngersdorf Technologiepark (train), Porz (Rhein) (train), Steinstraße (train), Trimbornstr. (train), Wahn (train), Weiden West (train). Departing from or traveling to Cologne can cost as little as 4,48 €. You have various options to organize your bus trip as Cologne is connected to 241 destinations with FlixBus. When you travel with FlixBus you're guaranteed a comfortable seat and complimentary access to our Wi-Fi throughout your journey. Stay connected and entertained while we take you to your destination!