Essen to Cologne Trains

Essen to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Cologne takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 21m
Duration: 288 km
Distance: €59
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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3h 31m

€52–194

Essen to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1:47 PM → 5:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
2:47 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
4:47 PM → 8:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:47 PM → 10:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

8:47 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
2:47 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

8:47 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
2:47 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

8:47 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
2:47 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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