Bus Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) to Essen: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 0m	6:40 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/10/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/10/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	1h 45m	6:00 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/10/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	2h 0m	5:10 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/10/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/10/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 40m	4:45 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/10/2026 4:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/10/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 40m	8:15 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:55 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/10/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/10/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 0m	6:40 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/11/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/11/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	1h 45m	6:00 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/11/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/11/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	2h 0m	5:10 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/11/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/11/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 0m	3:45 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	5:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/11/2026 3:45:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/11/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:10 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	12:05 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/11/2026 10:10:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/12/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 0m	6:40 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/12/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/12/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	1h 45m	6:00 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/12/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	2h 0m	5:10 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/12/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/12/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 40m	4:45 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/12/2026 4:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/12/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 40m	8:15 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:55 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/12/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/12/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 0m	6:40 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/13/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/13/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	1h 45m	6:00 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/13/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/13/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 40m	4:45 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/13/2026 4:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/13/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	2h 0m	5:10 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/13/2026 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/13/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 40m	8:15 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:55 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/13/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/13/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 0m	6:40 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/14/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/14/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	1h 45m	6:00 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/14/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/14/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	1h 45m	6:00 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/15/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/15/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 0m	6:40 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/16/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/16/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	1h 45m	6:00 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$5	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 4/16/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 4/16/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen is $5 on 4/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 27 buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus	$5
Fastest Bus	1h 35m
Earliest Bus	4:45 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	40.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cologne/Bonn Airport for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/10/2026 and for the following days.

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The cheapest time to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $5, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $5.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen, with $5. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $6.

How to save money travelling from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen.

Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station

Kennedystr

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Hafenstr. Bus Stop

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen? Compare all modes of transports from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen bus

How much does a Cologne/Bonn Airport Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 2h 0m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $8. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

On average, how many connections are available from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen each day?

Every day, the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen take?

The fastest shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $8. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Cologne/Bonn Airport starts at 4:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport for Essen starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cologne/Bonn Airport Essen route?

When traveling by shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cologne/Bonn Airport Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cologne/Bonn Airport Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!