- Distance: 82.3 km
- Duration: 1h 8m
The average train between Cologne Central Station and Essen takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne Central Station and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:21 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Cologne Central Station to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne Central Station to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne Central Station and Essen is 57.2 km. The road distance is 70 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €14–30 and the journey takes 47 min. Four other operators also service this route.
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