- Distance: 81.3 km
- Duration: 1h 6m
The average train between Cologne and Essen takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Cologne and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 6m. 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 hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
Cologne to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and National Express.
The distance between Cologne and Essen is 58.3 km. The road distance is 81 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €14–70 and the journey takes 50 min. Four other operators also service this route.
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