The average train between Essen Hbf and Cologne Bonn Airport takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport. 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 Essen Hbf and Cologne Bonn Airport. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Cologne Bonn Airport at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Cologne Bonn Airport is 63.7 km. The road distance is 96 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €14–65 and the journey takes 51 min.