What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 is to bus which costs €6 - €14 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

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

Is there a direct train between Essen and Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

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

How far is it from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

The distance between Essen and Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 is 95 km. The road distance is 76.3 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 without a car is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which takes 1h 12m and costs €17 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 bus from?

Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 train from?

Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

The best way to get from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which takes 1h 12m and costs €17 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €14 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 bus arrive?

Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 train arrive?

Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln/Bonn Flughafen station.

Can I drive from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 is 76 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

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Where can I stay near Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2?

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Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
1h 12m
€18–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
1h 40m
€6–14
Drive 76.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2car 76.3 km
45 min
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2taxi 76.3 km
45 min
€180–230
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain Re
1h 46m
€18–85

Essen to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 by train and foot

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Distance: 95.5 km
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €14–65 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGN hourly. Tickets cost €7–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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