Upcoming buses Cologne – Kyiv
Live prices and seatsRoute at a glance
The Cologne – Kyiv bus takes 31–37 h, usually about 35 h (1800 km, via Düsseldorf, Essen and Bochum). Up to 7 trips a day by 7 carriers, tickets from about 3,026 ₴.
- on the road
- 31–37 h
- ticket
- from about 3,026 ₴
- trips a day
- up to 7
- carriers
- 7
A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email. The first bus leaves at 03:40, the last at 18:50. 10 of 10 trips run overnight.
Return trip: Kyiv – Cologne · from 3,100 ₴Cologne – Kyiv bus schedule
- 03:40AS, Aeroport "Keln / Bonn" Terminal 2, Kennedishtrasse19:00+1AS "Kyiv" vul., S. Petliury, 32 ( 11-12 platforma)
38h 20min · Tue · GRANDES TOUR
transfers: 1
- 04:00Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse15:00+1Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32
34h · Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat · ТТК ВЕЙ ГРАНД ТОВ
- 04:40Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Terminal 2, Kennedystraße17:30+1Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32
36h 50min · Sat · TopUkraine
- 05:30Flughafen KOLN/BONN, Kennedy Str.51147 17:30+1AS "Kyiv", vul. S.Petliury, 32 Zal.vokzal
35h · daily · EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631"
- 06:40AS, Aeroport "Keln / Bonn" Terminal 2, Kennedishtrasse19:00+1AS "Kyiv" vul., S. Petliury, 32 ( 11-12 platforma)
35h 20min · Fri · GRANDES TOUR
transfers: 1
- 07:00Aeroport Keln/Bonn, terminal 2 (Kennedishtrasse)15:40+1A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-17
31h 40min · daily · EuroClub
- 07:50Aeroport Keln/Bonn, terminal 2 (Kennedishtrasse)17:00+1A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-17
32h 10min · Tue, Sat · EuroClub
- 08:30Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn"21:20+1Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal)
36h 50min · Sat · ORIONBUS
- 09:50Terminal 2, Flughafen Kennedy Str21:40+1AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32
34h 50min · daily · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
transfers: 1
- 18:50Terminal 2, Flughafen Kennedy Str13:15+2AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32
41h 25min · Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
transfers: 1
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:40AS, Aeroport "Keln / Bonn" Terminal 2, Kennedishtrasse | 19:00+1AS "Kyiv" vul., S. Petliury, 32 ( 11-12 platforma) | 38h 20mintransfers: 1 | Tue | GRANDES TOUR |
| 04:00Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 15:00+1Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 34h | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | ТТК ВЕЙ ГРАНД ТОВ |
| 04:40Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Terminal 2, Kennedystraße | 17:30+1Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 36h 50min | Sat | TopUkraine |
| 05:30Flughafen KOLN/BONN, Kennedy Str.51147 | 17:30+1AS "Kyiv", vul. S.Petliury, 32 Zal.vokzal | 35h | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 06:40AS, Aeroport "Keln / Bonn" Terminal 2, Kennedishtrasse | 19:00+1AS "Kyiv" vul., S. Petliury, 32 ( 11-12 platforma) | 35h 20mintransfers: 1 | Fri | GRANDES TOUR |
| 07:00Aeroport Keln/Bonn, terminal 2 (Kennedishtrasse) | 15:40+1A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-17 | 31h 40min | daily | EuroClub |
| 07:50Aeroport Keln/Bonn, terminal 2 (Kennedishtrasse) | 17:00+1A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-17 | 32h 10min | Tue, Sat | EuroClub |
| 08:30Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn" | 21:20+1Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal) | 36h 50min | Sat | ORIONBUS |
| 09:50Terminal 2, Flughafen Kennedy Str | 21:40+1AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 34h 50mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 18:50Terminal 2, Flughafen Kennedy Str | 13:15+2AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 41h 25mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-14. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Cologne – Kyiv route
The Cologne to Kyiv route covers around 1,800 kilometres in 29 to 33 hours, and for most travellers it is a journey back home — Ukrainians returning after a work contract, students heading off for the holidays, and anyone reuniting with family in Ukraine. Coaches usually leave from the area around Köln Hauptbahnhof or stops near the airport, cross the Polish-Ukrainian border at Krakovets or Yahodyn, and roll steadily on to the capital. In Kyiv passengers are typically dropped at the central bus station or near Vydubychi metro, with easy onward connections across the city.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the trip from Cologne to Kyiv take?
The journey takes about 29 to 33 hours depending on traffic, border queues and the number of stops. The distance is roughly 1,800 km.
Do I need a passport for the trip to Kyiv?
Yes, this is an international route with border crossings, so a valid passport is required. Citizens of other countries should check visa requirements for entering Ukraine.
Where does the bus depart in Cologne and arrive in Kyiv?
Departure is usually from the area around Köln Hauptbahnhof or stops near the airport. In Kyiv passengers are dropped at the central bus station or near Vydubychi metro.
Is it an overnight trip? How many nights on the road?
Given the 29–33 hour duration, the trip spans two nights on the road. The coach travels through the night, so bring a pillow, warm clothes and some snacks.
How much is a Cologne – Kyiv ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at roughly 3,026 ₴ — a reservation paid to the driver in local currency, so the hryvnia figure is indicative. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
How many buses run on the Cologne – Kyiv route?
The typical schedule has up to 7 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 03:40, the last at 18:50. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Cologne – Kyiv route?
Carriers on this route: GRANDES TOUR, ТТК ВЕЙ ГРАНД ТОВ, TopUkraine, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631", EuroClub, ORIONBUS, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС». The line-up depends on the travel date.
How do I return a Cologne – Kyiv ticket?
A ticket bought online is returned on the order page in your account; one ordered as a guest, through our support team. How much comes back depends on the carrier’s rules and the time left before departure — you see the amount before you confirm. A reservation paid to the driver can be cancelled free of charge.
How much luggage can I take on the Cologne – Kyiv bus?
The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.