The average train between Essen Hbf and Cologne Cathedral takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Cologne Cathedral. 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 3 times a day between Essen Hbf and Cologne Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Cologne Cathedral at 12:48 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Essen Hbf to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen Hbf and Cologne Cathedral is 56.8 km. The road distance is 69 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €13–28 and the journey takes 48 min. Five other operators also service this route.