- Distance: 75.7 km
- Duration: 1h 2m
The average train between Essen and Cologne Central Station takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Essen to Cologne Central Station. 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 20 minutes between Essen and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 1:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. 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 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Essen to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Cologne Central Station is 57.2 km. The road distance is 70 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €12–26 and the journey takes 48 min. Five other operators also service this route.
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