Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA) | Cheapest | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Cologne/Bonn Airport | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | No tags | |||||
 | Terminál 2 | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Rome Fiumicino Airport | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Rome Fiumicino Airport | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:17 AM CEST.
Get from Cologne to Rome
The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 1,215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Rome
Stops in Cologne
- B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany - D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Rome
- A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy - D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy - E
Roma
- F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Rome by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Rome?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Rome start from ZAR 1,215. The average price for this route is around ZAR 2,356. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Rome?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Rome is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1092 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Rome route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Rome?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Rome at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Rome?
A bus trip from Cologne to Rome generates an estimated 27.298849999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Rome?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1083 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Rome?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Rome was searched and found on Aug 4, 2026 with a price of ZAR 1,464To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Rome, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ZAR 1,464 to ZAR 5,459 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 1,464 which is on 2026-08-04.
Usually 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.
