- Distance: 82.8 km
- Duration: 1h 4m
The average train between Essen and Cologne Cathedral takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essen 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 every 30 minutes between Essen and Cologne Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cologne Cathedral at 11:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 4m. 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 Cathedral station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
Essen to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Cologne Cathedral train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Cologne Cathedral is 57.4 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €15–65 and the journey takes 48 min. Four other operators also service this route.
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