- Distance: 81.3 km
- Duration: 57 min
The train between Essen and Cologne takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Cologne station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Essen to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Essen to Cologne train tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Essen and Cologne is 58.3 km. The road distance is 81 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €14–60 and the journey takes 49 min. Three other operators also service this route.
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