What is the cheapest way to get from Bad Essen to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bad Essen to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bad Essen to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bad Essen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Essen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Essen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Essen Gartenstraße and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Osnabrück Neumarkt and Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Essen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Essen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Osnabrück Hbf and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Bad Essen to Cologne?

The distance between Bad Essen and Cologne is 225 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bad Essen to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bad Essen to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Bad Essen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bad Essen to Cologne bus from?

Bad Essen to Cologne bus services, operated by Verkehrsgesellschaft Landkreis Osnabrück, depart from Bad Essen Gartenstraße station.

Where do I catch the Bad Essen to Cologne train from?

Bad Essen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Osnabrück Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bad Essen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bad Essen to Cologne is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Bad Essen to Cologne bus arrive?

Bad Essen to Cologne bus services, operated by Verkehrsgesellschaft Landkreis Osnabrück, arrive at Osnabrück Neumarkt station.

Where does the Bad Essen to Cologne train arrive?

Bad Essen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mülheim Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bad Essen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Essen to Cologne is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Bad Essen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1843+ hotels available in Cologne.

Bad Essen to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bad Essen to Cologne by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bad Essen Gartenstraße to Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOBbus S20 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 22m
Drive 222.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bad Essen to Colognecar 222.5 km
2h 10m
€32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bad Essen Gartenstraße to Osnabrück Neumarktbus S20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
4h 2m
Train
1. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Mülheim Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
4h 22m

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Distance: 225.4 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Bad Essen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Bad Essen Gartenstraße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Osnabrück Neumarkt and Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bad Essen Gartenstraße to Koeln Hbf via Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Osnabrück Hbf, and Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf in around 4h 22m.

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