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Tomorrow1 Aug
from US$7
Sat2 Aug
from US$7
Sun3 Aug
from US$7
Mon4 Aug
Tue5 Aug
from US$7
Wed6 Aug
Thu7 Aug
from US$7
Fri8 Aug

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$7 - US$32Average duration1h 55m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average priceUS$10 - US$90Average duration50m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$5 - US$10Average duration1h
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just US$5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
1hAverage duration
US$5Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$10
Average bus trip duration1h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure04:45
Distance40 miles
Latest bus departure23:15

Cologne to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Essen

  1. How far is Essen from Cologne by coach?

    The distance between Cologne and Essen by coach is approximately 36 miles (57 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Cologne to Essen without a car?

    You can travel to Essen from Cologne by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
29/07
US$6
30/07
US$7
Today
US$7
01/08
US$6
02/08
US$6
03/08
US$6
04/08
US$6
05/08
US$6
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Essen was searched and found on 1 Aug 2025 with a price of US$6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Essen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$6 to US$18 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6, which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually Flixbus (DE) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cologne to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cologne to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Essen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cologne to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Essen

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Cologne to Essen

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