✈ Bus and Coach Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) - Essen

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

£5

tomorrow

£3

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Monday

£3

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Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	04:45	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	06:25	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 04:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	2h 0m	05:10	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	07:10	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 05:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 40m	08:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:05	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 08:25:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	2h 0m	10:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	12:50	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 10:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 55m	15:45	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	17:40	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 15:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 0m	06:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	08:40	Essen	Central Station		Economy	£3	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	1h 55m	17:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	19:45	Essen	Central Station		Economy	£3	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 17:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	2h 0m	06:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	08:40	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 08/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	1h 55m	17:50	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	19:45	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 08/12/2025 17:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	1h 40m	08:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:05	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 08/12/2025 08:25:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 40m	04:45	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	06:25	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 08/12/2025 04:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	2h 0m	05:10	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	07:10	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 08/12/2025 05:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen is £3 on 06/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 coaches from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen, with only 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus	£3
Fastest Bus	1h 25m
Earliest Coach	04:45
Latest Coach	22:10
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	65.7 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest coach connections from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cologne/Bonn Airport for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£5

Saturday 06/12

£3

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£4

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£3

Saturday 13/12

£3

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£3

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £3, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £3.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen, with £3. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

How to save money travelling from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen.

Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station

Kennedystr

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Hafenstr. Bus Stop

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen? Compare all modes of transports from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen bus

How much does a Cologne/Bonn Airport - Essen coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Cologne/Bonn Airport - Essen route is available from £3 and takes 2h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen?

The connection Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £6. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Cologne/Bonn Airport - Essen route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Essen from Cologne/Bonn Airport take?

The quickest transfer from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen is provided by FlixBus and takes 1h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £5. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen?

The earliest bus to Essen departs from Cologne/Bonn Airport at 04:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen?

The latest bus to Essen departs from Cologne/Bonn Airport at 22:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cologne/Bonn Airport - Essen route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Essen from Cologne/Bonn Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cologne/Bonn Airport Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cologne/Bonn Airport Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!