Essen to Cologne

Essen to Cologne

Essen
Cologne
Sun, May 19
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$8
 
 
$98

Other Options

Essen to Cologne Schedule

Essen to Cologne Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
CD 2nd Class Seat 01:09 - 02:12€ 45.82
CD Unreserved 1st Class Seat 02:09 - 03:02€ 85.76
CD 2nd Class Seat 05:28 - 07:03€ 41.37
CD 1st Class Seat 06:00 - 06:49€ 89.56
Eurowings Economy 08:40 - 20:00€ 145.18
Freebird Airlines Economy 11:50 - 01:30€ 158.10
Flixtrain Standard 12:03 - 12:58€ 6.59
Eurowings Economy 14:30 - 12:05€ 224.91
Flixtrain Standard 16:50 - 17:46€ 6.59
Flixtrain Standard 18:03 - 18:56€ 4.39
Flixtrain Standard 20:50 - 21:55€ 6.59

Transportation from Essen to Cologne

Facts about the transport from Essen to Cologne

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport48m
Earliest Departure12:02 AM
Latest Departure9:35 PM
Departures per day53
Distance40 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBlablacar Bus, CD, Eurowings, FlixBus, Flixtrain

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 97.57 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.12.

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 48m. 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 7.12 if you opt for a Flixtrain train and as expensive as USD 97.57 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 ?

  • 53 from Essen to Cologne starting from 00:02 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