- Distance: 81.3 km
- Duration: 1h 8m
The average train between Cologne and Essen Hbf takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 12:50 AM. 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 Cologne station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Cologne to Essen Hbf train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Essen Hbf train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Essen Hbf train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cologne and Essen Hbf is 57.7 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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