Essen to Cologne

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Essen to Cologne Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	09:55	11:40	$9.92
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	21:00	22:45	$9.92

How to get from Essen to Cologne

Travelling between Essen and Cologne is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 105.80 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.74.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Cologne?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 21 hours to travel between Essen and Cologne depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Essen and Cologne. Train will bring you to your destination in 49m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 20h 55m to reach Cologne.

How much does it cost to get from Essen to Cologne?

Travelling between Essen and Cologne can be as cheap as USD 5.74 if you opt for a FlixTrain train and as expensive as USD 105.80 if you buy a CD Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Essen and Cologne ?

47 from Essen to Cologne starting from 01:09 Essen Central until 20:50 Essen Central

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Essen to Cologne.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Essen to Cologne overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Essen and Cologne

Blablacar Bus, FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Essen to Cologne?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Essen to Cologne

Trains

$ 5.81
Buses

$ 5.81
Flights

$ 124.33
Ferries are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Essen to Cologne

Cheapest Transport	$6
Fastest Transport	49m
Earliest Departure	1:09 AM
Latest Departure	9:35 PM
Departures per day	47
Distance	80 kilometers
Transport Companies	Blablacar Bus, CD, Eurowings, FlixTrain