Can you take a bus from UK to Germany?

You can travel by bus from London to Cologne (Germany) with Flixbus. Continue scrolling to find the one that has the features and facilities to suit your needs or use our journey planner above to find the times you need to travel.



Yes, you can absolutely travel from the UK to Germany by bus, and it remains one of the most budget-friendly ways to traverse Western Europe in 2026. The primary operator for this route is FlixBus, which offers direct and connecting services from London Victoria Coach Station to major German cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne. A typical journey from London to Berlin takes between 24 and 30 hours, involving a crossing of the English Channel via the Eurotunnel or a ferry from Dover. Other carriers like National Express also provide "Eurolines" connections that link British hubs to continental networks. While the journey is long, modern "long-haul" coaches are equipped with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, reclining seats, and on-board restrooms to make the trip more comfortable. Prices can be remarkably low—sometimes as little as £60 if booked in advance—making it a popular alternative to flying for those who have extra time and want to avoid the carbon footprint of air travel or the high cost of last-minute rail tickets.

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It's easy to travel from the UK to Germany by train. Take Eurostar from London to Brussels in 2 hours, switch to a high-speed ICE train to Cologne taking 1h57, then take another luxurious ICE train to Munich, Berlin, Hamburg or anywhere in Germany.

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The best way to get from England to Germany is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £400. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs £170 - £470 and takes 11h 4m, you could also bus via Antwerp, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 21h 20m.

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It depends which trains and what times you are looking at - Eurostar is very expensive in times of high demand because the cheap tickets get snapped up but can be relatively affordable if you choose less popular times.

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Buses are also cheaper than trains, with a flat fare of £1.65 per single journey. You can take two bus journeys for the price of one if you touch in using the same card on the second journey within an hour, thanks to the “Hopper Fare”.

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Bus and subway prices in Germany are affordable and also comparable to one another (i.e. it doesn't cost more to get the metro than a bus). Single bus, tram, or metro trips usually cost between ?1 to ?2. Monthly travel cards usually cost around ?80 to ?90.

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Everyone entering Germany needs to provide a proof that he or she is not infected with COVID-19. For people coming from ?normal? areas or high risk areas this can be a a negative test result, a proof of vaccination or a proof of recovery.

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