Facts about the transport from Cologne to Essen
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 46m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:07 AM |
| Latest Departure | 4:14 PM |
| Departures per day | 60 |
| Distance | 74 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | CD, Eurowings, Flixtrain |
Cologne to Essen
Best Options
$8
$96
Other Options
Transportation from Cologne to Essen
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Trains$ 4.28
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Buses$ 4.28
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Flights$ 208.70
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Cologne
To Cologne
Popular Routes in Germany
How to get from Cologne to Essen
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 95.39 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.05.
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Essen?
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 46m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h 40m to reach Essen.
How much does it cost to get from Cologne to Essen?
Travelling between Cologne and Essen can be as cheap as USD 7.05 if you opt for a Flixtrain train and as expensive as USD 95.39 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 Cologne and Essen ?
- 60 from Cologne to Essen starting from 00:07 Cologne Hbf until 16:14 Cologne Hbf
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cologne to Essen.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
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 Cologne to Essen?
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
- 100% chosen Bus+Train