- Distance: 75.7 km
- Duration: 1h 6m
The average train between Essen Hbf and Köln Hbf takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essen Hbf to Köln 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 every 30 minutes between Essen Hbf and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 2:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 12:48 AM. 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 Essen Hbf station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Köln Hbf is 56.6 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €13–60 and the journey takes 48 min. Three other operators also service this route.
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