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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 16 atDeparture city: CologneDeparture location: Cologne/Bonn AirportArrival time: May 16 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: EssenOperated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: May 16 atDeparture city: CologneDeparture location: Cologne/Bonn AirportArrival time: May 16 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: EssenOperated by: BlaBlaCar BusVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Essen was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $5To 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 $5 to $7 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 $5 which is on 2025-05-17.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Essen will emit less CO2 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!
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