| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 04:45 | 06:25 | $8.32 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 05:10 | 07:10 | $8.32 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 08:25 | 10:05 | $7.76 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 10:50 | 12:50 | $7.76 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 15:45 | 17:40 | $7.76 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 17:30 | 19:50 | $8.32 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 17:45 | 20:00 | $8.32 | |
Bus | Blablacar Bus | Standard AC | 17:50 | 19:45 | $6.07 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 20:35 | 22:10 | $8.32 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 20:40 | 22:35 | $7.76 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 21:40 | 23:40 | $8.87 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 22:30 | 23:55 | $8.32 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 23:15 | 01:00 | $8.32 |
Travelling between Cologne and Essen 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 99.53 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.74.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 30 hours to travel between Cologne and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Cologne and Essen. Train will bring you to your destination in 54m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h 40m to reach Essen.
Travelling between Cologne and Essen can be as cheap as USD 5.74 if you opt for a FlixTrain train and as expensive as USD 99.53 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cologne to Essen.
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.
Blablacar Bus, FlixBus
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.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 54m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:07 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 39 |
| Distance | 74 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Blablacar Bus, CD, Eurowings, FlixTrain |