Next departures for Essen to Cologne on November 24
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Cologne/Bonn Airport
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Next departures for Essen to Cologne on November 25
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Cologne/Bonn Airport
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Cologne
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Flixbus Essen Cologne recent customer reviews
My flight was @ 14:20 and I saw 10: 50 to cologne airport, but after buying it I changed to 22:50. I wasted my money yesterday, I never use flix bus yesterday anymore
Based on 11150 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $6
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Cologne by bus
How far is Essen from Cologne?
The distance between the two cities is 36 miles (57 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Cologne?
Most of the buses traveling from Essen to Cologne leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?
Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Historic Town Hall, Roman Praetorium, Cologne Opera, Köln Triangle Panorama and Volksgarten.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11/22
$5
11/23
$6
Today
$5
11/25
$5
11/26
$5
11/27
$5
11/28
$5
11/29
$5
The cheapest trip from Essen to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $5
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $5 to $7 for a bus ticket from Essen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-25.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $5
