What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen is to bus which costs €6 - €14 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €10 - €16.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Bonn Airport and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen?

The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport and Essen is 96 km. The road distance is 74.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen without a car is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen bus from?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen train from?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which takes 1h 38m and costs €17 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €14 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen bus arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen train arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen is 75 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen?

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Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
1h 38m
€17–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
1h 40m
€6–14
Drive 74.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essencar 74.8 km
44 min
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cologne Bonn Airport to Essentaxi 74.8 km
44 min
€180–220
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain Re
1h 47m
€19–85

Cologne Bonn Airport to Essen by foot and train

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Distance: 95.6 km
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €14–65 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station hourly. Tickets cost €7–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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