- Distance: 82.8 km
- Duration: 1h 10m
The average train between Essen and Cologne Cathedral takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 hours between Essen and Cologne Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Cologne Cathedral at 1:09 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 10m. 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 3 hours, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Essen to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Cologne Cathedral train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and FlixTrain GmbH.
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. Five other operators also service this route.
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