The average train between Essen and Cologne Trade Fair takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essen to Cologne Trade Fair. 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 Trade Fair. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cologne Trade Fair at 10:00 PM. 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 station and arriving at Cologne Trade Fair station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Essen to Cologne Trade Fair train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cologne Trade Fair train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Essen to Cologne Trade Fair train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Cologne Trade Fair is 57.1 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €15–65 and the journey takes 51 min. Three other operators also service this route.