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From Essen to Köln by train, bus and carpooling

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Trip info

58 kmDistance
3€ - 28€Prices
0.05 millions of Km traveled by our travelers
DirectTrip type
0h40Trip duration
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CarriersFlixBus, Bus Blablacar, Eurostar, Blablacar.
Detailed itinerary
🚌 Bus🚌 + 🚄 Combined trips🚗 Carpooling
Price range

4€ - 9€

28€ - 28€

3€ - 7€

Duration

1h15 - 3h10

1h53 - 2h17

0h40 - 1h10

ItineraryDirect1 stopDirect
Departure stationEssen
Arrival stationCologne, Cologne South, Airport
CompaniesFlixBus, Bus BlablacarFlixBus, EurostarBlablacar
First trip20h0820h1320h08
Last trip20h1420h1420h14
Number of daily trips2426

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You'll laugh at least 100% more

Traveling from Essen to Köln
instead of

I emit 98.65% less CO2

12.4
kg CO₂e
7%
1.93
t-shirts en coton
27.1
kg d'aubergine
24.3
repas végétariens
19.3
kg de pastèque
1.05
années de chauffage électrique par m²
1.71
repas avec du boeuf
1,132
km en vélo (ou trottinette) à assistance électrique
26
kg de fraise
0.49
jeans
8.37
kg d'avocat
93,899
litres d'eau du robinet
21.5
kg de chou de bruxelles
20.9
litres de café
11.1
litres de bière

Your personal carbon footprint will be 0.17kg of CO2 for this trip by train Essen-Köln. Yes, it's much better than if you had opted for a plane or even your own car. By the way, if you want to compare carbon emissions by type of transport, you can use our tool at the top of the page.

Essen Köln by train, bus and carpooling: tickets, prices, and schedules

Are you going on a trip to Köln?

Choose from a ticket by bus FlixBus, bus Bus Blablacar, train Eurostar, and carpooling Blablacar, as all these train, bus and carpooling companies serve this from Essen to Köln route.

It's really perfect for you, as these train, bus and carpooling companies from Essen to Köln allow you to travel in just 0h.

Not that long for a journey of 58 kilometers in the end!

Don't feel like making stops or layovers during your trip? Perfect, this route Essen Köln is direct and affordable.

For a price of only 3 € , you'll be able to travel easily between Essen and Köln in 0h40 minimum in train, bus and carpooling.

At this price, it's an opportunity not to be missed!

But the best way to book the train, bus and carpooling ticket at the best price is to use our comparator above.

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How to travel from Essen to Köln with Tictactrip

bus Essen Köln 🚌

A journey direct Essen Köln has a price that normally varies between 4€ and 9€. The travel duration may also vary from 1h15 to 3h10. On average, for this journey, a one-way ticket will cost you 5€. The average duration for a direct Essen Köln journey is 1h59.
This journey from Essen to Köln is offered by the companies FlixBus and Bus Blablacar. It departs from Essen and arrives at Cologne, Cologne South, Airport. It also serves stations Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen, Duesseldorf Flugh, Dortmund, and Cologne, Cologne North, Leverkusen. The first of these journeys departs every day at 20h08. If you prefer to leave later, you can still take a bus Essen ➜ Köln at 20h14.  Every day, you have the choice between 24 buses from Essen to Köln.

train Essen Köln 🚄

Unfortunately, our train companies do not operate from Essen to Köln trips by train. But don't worry, you can still find the best prices with our other means of transportation

multimodal Essen Köln 🚌 + 🚄

The journey direct Essen Köln is offered by the following companies: FlixBus and Eurostar. On average, the travel time for direct Essen Köln is 2h05, ranging from 1h53 to 2h17 at most. The price often fluctuates between 28€ and 28€, with an average direct Essen Köln price of 28€.
From , you will normally arrive at .
 The first daily departure of multimodal from Essen to Köln will take place at 20h13 while the last one will be at 20h14.  Generally, there is every day 2 combined trips from Essen to Köln.

carpooling Essen Köln 🚗

The journey from Essen to Köln by carpooling is offered by Blablacar. Prices range from 3€ to 7€, and the trips last between 0h40 and 1h10.

Frequently Asked Questions about Essen - Köln

How much does a bus Essen Köln cost?

Expect at least 4 € for a bus Essen Köln. Depending on the period of your search, the price of the from Essen to Köln journey can rise to 9 €. A bus from Essen to Köln costs an average of 5 €.

How long is the trip Essen Köln by bus?

You can expect at least 1h15 for a bus Essen Köln. Your trip from Essen to Köln can take up to 3h10 depending on the time of day and the bus company you choose. Your from Essen to Köln trip in bus lasts on average 1h59.

When is the first bus Essen Köln leaving?

Would you like to know the first and last departure times of your bus Essen Köln? You're in the right place! Every day, the first departure of the bus from Essen to Köln takes place at 20h08. Conversely, the very last departure is at 20h14. Are you more of a morning person or always leaving at the last minute?

How many bus Essen Köln are there every day ?

24 buss Essen Köln circulate every day. You have no excuse not to travel.

How much does a carpooling Essen Köln cost?

Your carpooling from Essen to Köln journey will cost you a minimum of 3 €. On average, you can book your carpooling ticket for this trip at 5 €, while it can rise, during peak times, to 7 €. The price of this journey depends in part on when you conduct your search and make your reservation. The earlier you do it, the better for your wallet!

How long is the trip Essen Köln by carpooling?

Your carpooling from Essen to Köln journey will be at least 0h40 long. On average, expect this journey to last 0h56, with a maximum travel time of 1h10.

When is the first carpooling Essen Köln leaving?

The very first journey by carpooling from Essen to Köln departs at 20h08. If you want to leave later, you can still take a carpooling Essen-Köln at 20h14. This is the last daily schedule for this journey.

How many carpooling Essen Köln are there every day ?

Every day, you have the choice of 6 carpooling from Essen to Köln that are in circulation. In other words, you have plenty of departure and arrival times to choose from. But be careful, as the ticket prices also vary accordingly!