Cologne to Essen Bus or Train
Cologne to Essen
Essen to Cologne
Cologne to Essen Route Summary
Cologne to Essen bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are two transport types available: bus and train. We found up to 11 bus departures, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Cologne at 04:45h, arriving to Essen at 06:25h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 23:55h the same day. There are 4 train departures available on this route.
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Traveling by bus from Cologne to Essen
The shortest travel distance between Cologne and Essen is 68 km. The fastest bus which departs at 22:30 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 02:20h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Essen earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Cologne to Essen. The overnight bus departs at and arrives at the same day.Bus companies
FlixBus is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.Departure and arrival stations
If you're wanting more detailed information about either Cologne or Essen, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
Cheapest ticket prices
Adult ticket: €5 (One-Way) or €10 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Cologne
If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Cologne, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Essen
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Essen, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Other ways of traveling between Cologne and Essen
In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Essen below.Cologne to Essen Bus Summary
| Route Overview | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Departure Station | Cologne |
| Destination Station | Essen |
| Daily Departures | Over 11 bus departures , including more than 1 night buses. |
| Earliest Departures | 04:45 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:30 PM |
| Travel Distance | 68 km |
| Travel Time | 14:40 |
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