How far is it from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

The distance between Essen and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is 79 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

The drive from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

The fastest route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) covers 79 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) from Essen?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) lies roughly to the south of Essen.

Which roads does the route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) follow?

The drive from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) mainly follows A 3.

Which towns do you pass between Essen and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

Towns on the route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) include Gelsenkirchen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Köln.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Essen and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

Along the route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Essen and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?

Along the route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen, Campingplatz Naturfreunde Leichlingen.

Essen Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Distance: 79 kmDrive time: 1 h

Driving from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) takes about 1 h via A 3. The distance is 79 km. The straight-line distance is 66 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Essen, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Hilden, Köln. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 79 km

1 Depart onto Hachestraße 162 m
2 Turn right onto Am Hauptbahnhof 173 m
3 Turn slightly left onto Freiheit 40 m
4 Continue left onto Freiheit 225 m
5 Turn slightly right 63 m
6 Turn slightly right onto Helbingstraße 472 m
7 Continue straight onto Richard-Wagner-Straße 2 km
8 Continue straight 667 m
9 Merge slightly left 14 km
10 Take exit slightly right 85 m
11 Keep slightly left 916 m
12 Keep slightly right 88 m
13 Keep slightly left 286 m

14 Keep slightly right 283 m
15 Merge slightly left 51 km
16 Keep slightly right 508 m
17 Keep slightly left 5 km
18 Take exit slightly right 113 m
19 Keep slightly left 337 m
20 Keep slightly right 341 m
21 Merge slightly left 2 km
22 Turn slightly right 178 m
23 Turn slightly right 3 km
24 At end of road, turn right 170 m
25 Arrive

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The return trip from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 79 km.

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How far is it from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?: The distance between Essen and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is 79 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?: The drive from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?: The fastest route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) covers 79 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) from Essen?: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) lies roughly to the south of Essen.
Which roads does the route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) follow?: The drive from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) mainly follows A 3.
Which towns do you pass between Essen and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?: Towns on the route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) include Gelsenkirchen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Köln.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Essen and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?: Along the route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Essen and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)?: Along the route from Essen to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen, Campingplatz Naturfreunde Leichlingen.

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