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 - €45 and takes 2h 9m.

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 9m and costs €30 - €45.

How far is it from Bad Essen to Cologne?

The distance between Bad Essen and Cologne is 226 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 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Bad Essen to Cologne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bad Essen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Essen to Cologne is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Bad Essen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Cologne.

Bad Essen to Cologne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bad Essen to Cologne by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bad Essen Gartenstraße to Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOBS20 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3h 14m
Drive 222.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bad Essen to Cologne222.5 km
2h 9m
€32–45
Train
1. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Mülheim HauptbahnhofRe2
2. Take the train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
3h 57m
€37–51

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bad Essen to Cologne.

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Distance: 225.6 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Bad Essen Gartenstraße to Koeln Hbf via Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Osnabrück Hbf, and Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf in around 3h 57m.

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