4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$6
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$8
Fastest journey on Sep 02
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
1 h 44 m
Buses on Sep 02
10
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen 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 to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 10 buses from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport, including 10 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct buses cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
504499:00 PM1h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:45 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$61One-way0 transfers- 504299:55 AM1h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)11:40 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 AM1h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)7:40 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$81One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:15 AM1h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$81One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 PM1h40Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:10 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 PM1h40Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:10 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:10 PM1h40Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)11:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$91One-way0 transfers
- 504499:00 PM1h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:45 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$61One-way0 transfers
- 504299:55 AM1h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)11:40 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:45 AM1h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:35 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 1m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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 to Cologne Bonn Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h40 | 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 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport buses for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 PM Essen | 1h45 | 9:45 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | |||||
| FlixBus | 5:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h55 | 7:40 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:10 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h55 | 8:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h50 | 8:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 2h05 | 8:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h50 | 10:35 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50429 | 9:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1h45 | 11:40 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 2h25 | 3:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport
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Buses from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to Cologne Bonn AirportYou can travel by bus between Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport
Most Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport buses use the Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) to Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) station pair. Use this guide to compare Essen and Cologne Bonn Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) from Essen city centre
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) bus station facilities and services
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM machines available inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof): Wheelchair accessible routes and facilities available.
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