The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
64 km
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 $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 3 buses that leave Essen Hbf for Cologne Bonn Airport on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.






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 prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€4 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
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, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 PM Essen Hbf | 1h45 | 8:45 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
![]() | 2:15 AM Essen Hbf | 2h00 | 4:15 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 AM Essen Hbf | 1h45 | 9:40 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 03:20 |
Last bus 20:00 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn AirportYou can travel by bus between Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- 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
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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