Essen to Cologne Bus

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Between Essen and Cologne we found up to 9 bus departures. The earliest bus departure from Essen is at arriving to Cologne at the same day. While the latest bus departure is at 20:30 and arrives at 22:10 the same day. The prices for the cheapest one way adult tickets range from €7 to €8.


Traveling by bus from Essen to Cologne

The shortest travel distance between Essen and Cologne is 71 km. The fastest bus which departs at 13:25 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 02:25h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

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 Essen or Cologne, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Essen

You can see information about the departure station and stops Essen here

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  Cologne

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cologne here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €7 (One-Way) or €14 (Return).

Trip reviews from Essen to Cologne

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If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Essen, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Other popular destinations from Cologne

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Cologne, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Essen to Cologne Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Essen
Destination Station Cologne
Daily Departures Over 9 bus departures
Latest Departure 08:30 PM
Travel Distance 71 km
Travel Time 14:42

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