Bus Cologne to Essen: Compare prices and save money

Close connections from Cologne and Essen

There are unfortunately no direct trips between Cologne and Essen at this moment. However, we found these connections near the two cities. Check the offers below!

Cologne

13 km

Leverkusen

46 km - 01:50

Essen

Leverkusen

Essen

from $7

Stopover connections from Cologne and Essen

There are unfortunately no direct trips between Cologne and Essen at this moment. However, we found these stopover connections between the two cities. Check the offers below!

CHEAP 03:35

Cologne

75 km - 01:00

Siegen

95 km - 02:35

Essen

Cologne

Siegen

from $9

Siegen

Essen

from $11

Cheapest bus connections from Cologne to Essen

Every day, buses from bus companies leave Cologne for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/08

Monday 09/09

$17

Tuesday 09/10

Wednesday 09/11

Thursday 09/12

Friday 09/13

Saturday 09/14

Sunday 09/15

Monday 09/16

Tuesday 09/17

Wednesday 09/18

Thursday 09/19

Friday 09/20

Saturday 09/21

Sunday 09/22

Monday 09/23

Tuesday 09/24

Wednesday 09/25

Thursday 09/26

Friday 09/27

Saturday 09/28

Sunday 09/29

Monday 09/30

Tuesday 10/01

Wednesday 10/02

Thursday 10/03

Friday 10/04

Saturday 10/05

How to save money travelling from Cologne 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 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 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 to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cologne and Essen

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

Amsterdamer Str./Gürtel Bus Stop

Barbarossaplatz Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Breslauer Platz

Eifelwall/Stadtarchiv Bus Stop

Gummersbacher Str. Bus Stop

Gummersbacher Str

Hansaring

Poststr. Bus Stop

Refrath Bus Stop

Wickenpfädchen 11

Röttgensweg Bus Stop

Siebengebirgsallee Bus Stop

Siegburger Str. Bus Stop

Venloer Str./Gürtel Bus Stop

Worringer Str. Bus Stop

Bredeney Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Freiheit Bus Stop

Hafenstr. Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cologne to Essen

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

FAQs about the Cologne to Essen bus

How much does a Cologne Essen bus trip cost?

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

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

This route is offered by companies with a range of ticket prices between and . 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 to Essen each day?

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

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

The fastest bus from Cologne to Essen is offered by and takes . Bus tickets for this connection cost . In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cologne to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Cologne starts at . 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 bus from Cologne to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Cologne for Essen starts at . 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 Essen route?

When traveling by bus from Cologne to Essen, passengers can travel with . 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 and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Cologne 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: .

What can I take with me on the Cologne 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 Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cologne 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 bus from Cologne to Essen on your planned travel date.

Alternate transport types from Cologne to Essen

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Cologne to Essen for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Cologne to Essen for the next days.

Deutsche Bahn

0h 48m

12:41 AM

Cologne
Messe/Deutz Train Station

1:29 AM

Essen
Central Station

Economy

from $11
Deutsche Bahn

0h 49m

2:35 AM

Cologne
Messe/Deutz Train Station

3:24 AM

Essen
Central Station

Economy

from $20
Deutsche Bahn

1h 2m

2:22 AM

Cologne
Central Station

3:24 AM

Essen
Central Station

Economy

from $24
Deutsche Bahn

1h 20m

12:07 AM

Cologne
Central Station

1:27 AM

Essen
Central Station

Economy

from $26

More bus routes from Cologne and Essen

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