Bus Lviv – Cologne
This route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Lviv – Cologne bus covers about 1400 km, takes roughly 23–28 h, crossing the border at Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 1400 km
- Travel time
- 23–28 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
Lviv – Cologne bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:05Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Stryiska; budynok 109 | 05:05Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 29h | Thu | ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ |
| 10:00Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal (platna parkovka), vulytsia Chernivetska; budynok 21 | 10:45Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 24h 45min | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 13:00AV "Dvirtsevyi", Pl. Dvirtseva, 1 (1-2 platforma) | 14:25Flughafen KOLN/BONN, Kennedy Str.51147 | 25h 25min | Wed, Sat | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 13:30Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109, platformy 1-4 | 16:00Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Terminal 2, Kennedystraße | 26h 30min | Tue, Sat | Winew Нім. |
| 14:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 14:25Flughafen KOLN/BONN, Kennedy Str.51147 | 24h 25min | Wed, Sat | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 14:00AS, vul. Stryiska, 109 ( 1-3 platforma ) | 17:50AS, Aeroport "Keln / Bonn" Terminal 2, Kennedishtrasse | 27h 50min | Tue, Wed, Sat | GRANDES TOUR |
| 15:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Stryiska; budynok 109 | 16:15Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 25h 15min | Tue, Wed, Sun | ТТК ВЕЙ ГРАНД ТОВ |
| 15:15"Stryiskyi" avtovokzal, platforma №3 | 15:00Aeroport Keln/Bonn, terminal 2 (Kennedishtrasse) | 23h 45min | daily | EuroClub |
| 18:15Avtovokzal "Dvirtsevyi", ploshcha Dvirtseva, 1 | 22:10Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Fernbusbahnhof P32 | 27h 55min | Wed | RADKO TOUR |
| 18:50Zupynka Lviv (platna parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu), ploshcha Dvirtseva; budynok 1 | 21:40Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 26h 50min | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 19:00"Stryiskyi" avtovokzal, platforma №3 | 18:30Aeroport Keln/Bonn, terminal 2 (Kennedishtrasse) | 23h 30min | Wed, Sat | EuroClub |
| 19:00KLR Bus Terminal, vul. Sknylivska 10, Sokilnyky | 22:25Terminal 2, Flughafen Kennedy Str | 27h 25min | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 20:00AV "Dvirtsevyi", Pl. Dvirtseva, 1 (1-2 platforma) | 01:00Flughafen KOLN/BONN, Kennedy Str.51147 | 29h | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 22:30Zh/D vokzal, platna parkovka, vul.Chernivetska 21 | 03:30Terminal 2, Flughafen Kennedy Str | 29htransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 23:20KLR Bus Terminal, vul. Sknylivska 10, Sokilnyky | 03:30Terminal 2, Flughafen Kennedy Str | 28h 10min | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 23:45Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 05:05Avtobusna zupynka "Aeroport Keln Bonn", Kennedishtrasse | 29h 20min | Wed | ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ |
Cheapest departure in the next 30 days — 2026-09-02, from 3400 ₴.
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 Lviv – Cologne route
The Lviv – Cologne bus links western Ukraine with Germany's largest conurbation, the Rhine-Ruhr. The route crosses the Ukrainian-Polish border and follows motorways through Poland into North Rhine-Westphalia. Cologne works both as a destination and as a transfer hub: fast trains fan out across the state — to Düsseldorf, Bonn, Dortmund — and Cologne Bonn Airport is nearby. The city is known for its Gothic cathedral, visible from the station. The journey spans a night on the road. Tickets are sold as a reservation: lock in a seat online and pay the driver in cash at boarding.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the trip from Lviv to Cologne?
Roughly 23–28 hours over about 1,400 km, including the border queue and rest stops along the way.
Can I reach other German cities from Cologne?
Yes — Cologne is one of the country's main rail hubs, with fast trains to Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Bonn, Frankfurt and beyond. Cologne Bonn Airport is close by too.
How do I pay for the ticket?
The seat is reserved online and the fare is paid to the driver in cash at boarding.