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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 11 atDeparture city: EssenDeparture location: EssenArrival time: May 11 atDestination city: CologneDestination location: Cologne/Bonn AirportOperated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to CologneAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Essen to Cologne was searched and found on May 14, 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 Essen to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $5 to $8 for a bus ticket from Essen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-05-14.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Essen to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Essen to Cologne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Essen to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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