4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to Cologne
Cheapest price
£0.97
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
28 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Cologne will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £0.97.
Of the 5 buses that leave Essen for Cologne every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:000h10Essen1:10Cologne£0.971One-way0 changes- 15:400h20Essen16:00Cologne£31One-way0 changes
- 17:300h20Essen17:50Cologne£31One-way0 changes
- 17:000h40Essen17:40Cologne£41One-way0 changes
- 20:100h50Essen21:00Cologne£51One-way0 changes
- 1:000h10Essen1:10Cologne£0.971One-way0 changes
- 15:400h20Essen16:00Cologne£31One-way0 changes
- 17:300h20Essen17:50Cologne£31One-way0 changes
- 17:000h40Essen17:40Cologne£41One-way0 changes
- 20:100h50Essen21:00Cologne£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Essen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 58 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£4 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Essen to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Cologne coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 Essen | 0h10 | 1:10 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:40 Essen | 0h20 | 16:00 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:00 Essen | 0h40 | 17:40 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:30 Essen | 0h20 | 17:50 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:10 Essen | 0h50 | 21:00 Cologne | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Essen to Cologne by train or coach
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Why should you book Essen to Cologne coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Essen to Cologne.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Essen to Cologne.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Essen to Cologne.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Essen to Cologne.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Cologne
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Buses from Essen to Cologne run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 58 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 3:45 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to CologneYou can travel by bus between Essen to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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BlaBlaCar Bus
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FAQs: Essen to Cologne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Cologne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Essen and Cologne
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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