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Coach trips from Essen to Cologne

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You can travel from Essen to Cologne starting at £3.49. Make the most of our top deals on FlixBus tickets by travelling during off-peak hours and weekdays. Purchase your ticket for Essen to Cologne most conveniently on this website or in the app. We provide several payment options for securely buying your ticket. Options include card payment, PayPal, Google Pay, and more. In the payment section, you'll see all available choices. If you're facing issues with payment, refer to our help page about payments. If you purchase your coach ticket on board or at a sales point, cash payment is also an option.
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 252 destinations from Cologne, including Berlin, Hamburg, Paris.
Yes, night trip options are available from Essen to Cologne. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
The coach route from Essen to Cologne covers 51 miles. FlixBus can take you from Essen to Cologne in 1 hour 15 minutes. The quickest coach on this route has 2 stop(s). FlixBus coaches travelling from Essen to Cologne offer extra legroom, individual power points, and toilets. Most coaches also provide complimentary Wi-Fi. Additionally, you can reserve a seat for your journey to Cologne during the booking process, subject to availability. Choose from various seating options like panorama, table, and bed seats. Travelling by coach from Essen to Cologne is one of the greenest methods as it reduces emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon footprint with FlixBus by ticking the CO₂ compensation option when purchasing their ticket. Timings for FlixBus coach trips will vary depending on the route, date of travel and departure and destination stations. Many of our coach services offer coach travel at different times, whether you prefer to travel first thing in the morning or late afternoon and into the evening. Some of our routes even include a night bus to ensure you truly get the most of your time at your destination. Check the rides available from Essen to Cologne to find the best option according to your schedule.
Booking bus tickets between Cologne and Essen with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
The first FlixBus journey from Essen to Cologne departs at 06:15.
The last FlixBus journey from Essen to Cologne departs at 22:15.
There's one coach stop in Essen; Essen central train station (Freiheit). In Cologne there are 3 coach stops; Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2), Cologne East (Bergisch Gladbach, Refrath), Leverkusen Mitte station.. Locate the FlixBus stops on this page's map.
Passengers travelling from Essen to Cologne are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
No, there's no need to print your ticket for the journey from Essen to Cologne. If you booked your ticket online, you should have received a PDF booking confirmation via e-mail containing a QR code that serves as your ticket. If you booked through the FlixBus App instead, your ticket is automatically stored there. There is no need to print the ticket, you can show the digital version to the driver, and you're ready to board.
For trips from Essen to Cologne, track your coach's location using our Real-Time Coach Tracker. Simply select the appropriate coach stop and review the arrival time. Find out your coach's location and any potential delays.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches from Essen to Cologne accommodate passengers with reduced mobility. We aim to ensure our coaches are as comfortable and accessible as possible for those with disabilities or mobility issues. Service animals are welcome on all FlixBus journeys between Essen and Cologne. Wheelchairs, collapsible wheelchairs, walking aids, and other mobility devices can be transported free of charge.
The cost of a child's ticket from Essen to Cologne depends on their age and the booking time. Under 15s receive a discount off the standard adult fare. When booking, we determine the most affordable rate for you from all available discounts. If the reduced rate is lower than the child's fare, the chosen passengers will pay the discounted amount. Ensure you read our child travel and seating policy. Prams and collapsible pushchairs (with a combined width + length + height of max 240 cm, approximately 94.5 inches) can be stowed in the coach's luggage compartment free of charge.

Find the cheapest coach tickets from Essen to Cologne

Getting from Essen to Cologne is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus, with cheap coach tickets available on several routes. The two cities are 51 miles apart and travelling between the two takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

FlixBus coach tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Find a coach and book your cheap bus tickets on our website or the FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.

Bus tickets between Essen and Cologne cost £3.99 on average, but you can buy cheap coach travel tickets for as low as £3.49 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and bank holidays. We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a low fare.

Travelling from Essen to Cologne

It’s easy to get from Essen to Cologne when you travel by coach with FlixBus, with , with 10 direct buses per day.

You can expect a minimum of 2 stops on your journey and can take a minimum time of 1 hour 15 minutes.

Taking the bus from Essen

Essen is a transport hub with one coach station, namely: Essen central train station (Freiheit); 244 coach connections depart from Essen every day, taking travellers on coach trips both within the local area and further afield.

Arriving in Cologne



Cologne is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 252 connections arriving in one of the 3 stations of the city every day, giving you easy access to all corners of the country on your chosen bus route.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Essen to Cologne

Getting from Essen to Cologne aboard a FlixBus bus means travelling in comfort and style, with all the coach services and onboard hospitality you need to keep you occupied. Most of our coach trips include free coach Wi-Fi onboard, toilets and power sockets to keep you connected.

You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you’re taking a long trip, you don’t need to worry about travelling light.

All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking your coach tickets. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.

Just book coach tickets online or on the FlixBus App and purchase your bus tickets using any of our available payment methods.

Onboard services are subject to availability