How to get from Erfurt to Cologne
- 280 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Erfurt to Cologne: bus. The two cities are about 280 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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280 km
Erfurt to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Erfurt central → Leverkusenbus
FlixBus·5h 15m - 2Leverkusen → Cologne/Bonn AirportbusLocal bus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 7h 05m€18Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 21
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Erfurt to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Erfurt central to Leverkusen, about 5h 15m. Transfer in Leverkusen and continue by Local bus bus on to Cologne (45 min). In total it's roughly €30 over 7h 3m, 1 transfer.
Erfurt to Cologne: common questions
Is there a bus from Erfurt to Cologne?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Cologne from Erfurt?
About 280 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Erfurt to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Local bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026