- Distance: 82.6 km
- Duration: 1h 3m
The average train between Cologne and Essen takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cologne 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 30 minutes between Cologne and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Cologne to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Essen train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Essen is 58.3 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €15–65 and the journey takes 52 min. Three other operators also service this route.
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