Train

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express at the station Essen Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 49 m. Ticket price is about €6. The travel distance is 82 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express.

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Get off at the Koeln Hbf.


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Train

Take the train ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH at the station Essen Hauptbahnhof.

The journey takes approximately 58 m. The travel distance is 81 km.

Carrier is ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH.

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Get off at the Köln Messe/Deutz.


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Bus

Take the bus East West Eurolines at the station Essen Hachestrasse.

The journey takes approximately 1 h 40 m. Ticket price is about €55. The travel distance is 106 km.

Carrier is East West Eurolines.

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Get off at the Cologne Unter Kaster.


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Taxi

Take the taxi at the Essen.

The journey takes approximately 47 m. Ticket price is about €160. The travel distance is 71 km.

Carrier is Trans-Port-Essen.

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Get off at the Cologne.


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Drive

In a rental car. See on this site which rental company has the best deal.

The journey takes approximately 47 m. The travel distance is 71 km.

Get off at the Cologne.


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The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Cologne is by taking a Rideshare with an average price of €3. The journey takes approximately 1 h 6 m.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel from Essen to Cologne. Tickets cost €160. The journey takes approximately 47 m.

Essen is approximately 71 km away from Cologne. The trip by car takes 47 m.

Yes! There is a direct bus with no transfers to this destination. The route is served by the East West Eurolines company. Tickets cost about €55. A bus trip from Essen to Cologne will take 1 h 40 m.

Yes, there is a direct train from Essen to Cologne . The route is served by the company ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH. Tickets cost about €. A bus trip will take 58 m.

The average journey time by car between Essen and Cologne is 47 m.

What to Do in Cologne

Cologne

Cologne, Germany is a European city with a rich history. It's home to many world-renowned attractions, including the Rhein River and Cologne Cathedral. Visitors can explore the city's many markets and boutiques, or enjoy a relaxing stroll along its picturesque canals. Whether you're looking for culture or nature, Cologne has something for everyone.

From Essen

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