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4.6Travel Information to Essen from Cologne
 Distance | 36 miles (58 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $6 - $6 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $6 (€5) • 48 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 36 miles (58 km) by train or bus to Essen from Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Essen.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Essen
Travel to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Essen.
There are 2 ways to get from Cologne to Essen: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Essen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Essen:
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€5) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Essen from Cologne is by train, which takes on average 48 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 35 min on average.
The distance from Cologne to Essen is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Essen is:
- 14 buses a day.
- 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Essen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Essen:
- Trains most often depart from Cologne at Cologne Hbf and arrive in Essen at Essen Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Essen:
- You can go to Essen from Cologne by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Cologne to Essen on Omio.
- You can take a train from Cologne to Essen with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express or Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for $6 (€5) with FlixTrain from Cologne to Essen.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Essen with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 14 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express or Eurostar 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Essen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cologne to Essen.
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