Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport bus with FlixBus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

$5

Average ticket price on Sep 20

$5

Fastest journey on Sep 20

1 h 45 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

1 h 45 m

Buses on Sep 20

2

Distance

64 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.

Fast buses

On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 buses from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport, including 2 direct services.

On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .

On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    7:55 AM1h45
    Essen Hbf
    9:40 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    8:55 AM1h45
    Essen Hbf
    10:40 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $41.

Distance: 39 miles (64 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$9

Average price

Cheapest

$41

Average price

$14

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport is a bus with an average price of $9.

This is compared to other travel options from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport:

A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $41.

The fastest way to travel from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Essen Hbf and Cologne Bonn Airport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 1h 53m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:45AM
Arrival Time
05:40AM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:45AM
Arrival Time
07:40AM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:10AM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:15AM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:20AM
Arrival Time
08:25AM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
08:00AM
Duration
1h00
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$8
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:20AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
1h10
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar Bus
Departure Time
07:55AM
Arrival Time
09:40AM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar Bus
Departure Time
08:55AM
Arrival Time
10:40AM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar Bus
Departure Time
09:55AM
Arrival Time
11:40AM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:15PM
Arrival Time
03:40PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:25PM
Arrival Time
03:25PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
05:45PM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
04:40PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
05:50PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:50PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar Bus
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
08:45PM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
08:10PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar Bus
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
09:45PM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:30PM
Arrival Time
10:10PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
BlaBlaCar Bus
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
10:45PM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:10PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$6

Live departures

Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
BlaBlaCar Bus7:55 AM Essen Hbf
1h45
9:40 AM Cologne Bonn Airport0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus8:55 AM Essen Hbf
1h45
10:40 AM Cologne Bonn Airport0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport buses with Omio?

FlixBus as well as BlaBlaCar Bus offer buses services from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport.

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 Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • 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 Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport.

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 Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport

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Buses from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.

There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:55, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 1h 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
39 miles (64 km)
Average bus duration
1h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
$5
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
10
Fastest bus
1h 40m
First bus
7:55 AM
Last bus
7:00 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn AirportYou can travel by bus between Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
$6
FlixBus frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Learn more about FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
$5
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.
Learn more about BlaBlaCar Bus

FAQs: Bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Bonn Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport can start from as little as $5 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport is $9 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport is 1h 40m to travel the 39 miles (64 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport leaves at 7:55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport leaves at 7:00 PM.
Yes, there are 10 direct buses a day from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Cologne Bonn Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Essen Hbf and Cologne Bonn Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Cologne Bonn Airport from Essen Hbf is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Essen Hbf and Cologne Bonn Airport including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating options.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport for bus company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport with the following bus company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport with the following bus company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport with the following bus company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Since both Essen Hbf and Cologne Bonn Airport are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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