The average train between Cologne and Esch-sur-Alzette takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Esch-sur-Alzette. 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 3 hours between Cologne and Esch-sur-Alzette. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Esch-sur-Alzette at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Trier, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Esch-sur-Alzette? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Esch-sur-Alzette. However, there are services departing from Köln Süd Bf station and arriving at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station via Trier, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Cologne to Esch-sur-Alzette train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Süd Bf station.
Cologne to Esch-sur-Alzette train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station.
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The distance between Cologne and Esch-sur-Alzette is 174.1 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Köln Süd Bf to Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale in around 5h 1m.