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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 02
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €5
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €7
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 1 h 35 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 1 h 39 m
- Buses on Nov 02
- 15
- Distance
- 64 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Fast buses
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 15 buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf, including 15 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.
504286:00 PM 1h45 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 7:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers- 50448
6:40 AM 2h00 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 8:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus10:10 PM 1h55 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 12:05 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
9:00 AM 1h50 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 10:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:15 AM 1h40 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 9:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
11:35 PM 1h35 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 1:10 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:20 PM 1h35 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 11:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:15 AM 1h40 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 9:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:45 AM 1h40 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 6:25 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers - 50428
6:00 PM 1h45 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 7:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf
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Buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 16:00. The fastest bus covers the 64 km distance in 1h 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 64 km |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 4:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf.
Cheap coach tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf is €7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf leaves at 4:40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf leaves at 4:00 PM.
Yes, there are 12 direct coaches a day from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
Live departures
Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 2h00 | 6:40 AM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:40 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 2h00 | 7:40 AM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h55 | 6:45 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h45 | 6:45 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
| FlixBus | 4:45 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1h40 | 6:25 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h00 | 7:10 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf buses with Omio?
FlixBus as well as BlaBlaCar Bus offer buses services from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf.
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf.
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen HbfYou can travel by bus between Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
€5
FlixBus frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar Bus
About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
€4
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cologne Bonn Airport and Essen Hbf
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a coach from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for the best way to get you to Essen Hbf. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Cologne Bonn Airport and Essen Hbf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf for coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf:
- 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
FAQs: Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen Hbf 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 Essen Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne Bonn Airport and Essen Hbf including taking a bus and train.
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