Bus Kyiv – Cologne
This route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Kyiv – Cologne bus covers about 1800 km, takes roughly 29–33 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 1800 km
- Travel time
- 29–33 h
Kyiv – Cologne bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00AS "Kyiv" zal.vokzal, vul. S. Petliury, 32 | 14:25Flughafen KOLN/BONN, Kennedy Str.51147 | 32h 25mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Sat | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 06:00AS "Kyiv" vul., S. Petliury, 32 ( 11-12 platforma) | 17:50AS, Aeroport "Keln / Bonn" Terminal 2, Kennedishtrasse | 35h 50min | Tue, Wed, Sat | GRANDES TOUR |
| 06:15AS "Dachna", pr-t. Peremohy, 142 | 14:25Flughafen KOLN/BONN, Kennedy Str.51147 | 32h 10mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Sat | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 07:00AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 22:25Terminal 2, Flughafen Kennedy Str | 39h 25mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 07:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 16:15Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 32h 45min | Tue, Wed, Sun | ТТК ВЕЙ ГРАНД ТОВ |
| 07:50AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 22:25Terminal 2, Flughafen Kennedy Str | 38h 35mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Sat | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 07:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 21:40Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 37h 50mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 08:50Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 21:40Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 36h 50mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 09:40AC "Dachna", pr-t. Beresteiskyi 142 | 22:10Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Fernbusbahnhof P32 | 36h 30min | Wed | RADKO TOUR |
| 11:00A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-17 | 18:30Aeroport Keln/Bonn, terminal 2 (Kennedishtrasse) | 31h 30min | Wed, Sat | EuroClub |
| 11:30AV "Tsentralnyi" (metro Demiivska), pr-t Nauky, 1/2 | 01:00Flughafen KOLN/BONN, Kennedy Str.51147 | 37h 30mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 12:30AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 03:30Terminal 2, Flughafen Kennedy Str | 39htransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 12:50AS "Dachna", pr-t. Peremohy, 142 | 01:00Flughafen KOLN/BONN, Kennedy Str.51147 | 36h 10mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 16:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 04:50Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 36h 50mintransfers: 1 | Wed | ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ |
| 21:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 10:45Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 37h 15mintransfers: 1 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 22:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 10:45Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 36h 15mintransfers: 1 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
Cheapest departure in the next 30 days — Sep 1, from 4000 ₴.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Kyiv – Cologne route
The Kyiv – Cologne bus connects Ukraine's capital with one of the major cities in western Germany, spread along the Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route runs in transit through Poland with a border crossing, so budget time for passport and customs control. It carries migrant workers, students and those visiting the large Ukrainian community of the Rhineland, plus travellers heading deeper into Europe. Cologne works well as a transfer hub: the nearby Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts Eurowings and low-cost carriers flying across the continent. This is a long-haul direction — tickets cost more and the journey takes over a day. Fares for Cologne are set in euros, so the trip is available for booking only, with payment to the driver on boarding; online card payment is not offered on this route. Check the current schedule and available seats in search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Kyiv – Cologne bus take?
This is a long-haul direction: the trip usually takes more than a day and depends on the route, number of stops and the situation at the Polish border. Budget extra time for passport and customs control. See the exact duration of a specific departure in search next to the schedule.
How much is a ticket and how do I pay?
Cologne is a long-haul direction, so the ticket costs more than for closer cities. The fare is set in euros, so online card payment is not available: you make a reservation on the site and pay the driver directly when boarding. The current price is shown in search before you book.
What documents do I need for the trip?
To cross the border you need a valid biometric international passport. Check its expiry date and your grounds for entering the EU. Children are added to the booking separately and also need their own travel documents. Keep your documents at hand — they are checked at the Polish border.
How do I get to Cologne/Bonn Airport after arrival?
Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) sits outside the city and is conveniently linked to the centre by suburban trains (S-Bahn) and city buses — roughly a 15-minute train ride. From there Eurowings and low-cost carriers fly across Germany and Europe, so Cologne is often used as a transfer point to a flight. Check the bus arrival point to plan your transfer to the terminal.
How many buses run on the Kyiv – Cologne route?
The typical schedule has up to 14 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 06:00, the last at 22:30. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Kyiv – Cologne route?
Carriers on this route: EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631", GRANDES TOUR, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», ТТК ВЕЙ ГРАНД ТОВ, ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс, RADKO TOUR, EuroClub, ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.