The average train between Essen and Köln Messe/Deutz station takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Köln Messe/Deutz 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 hourly between Essen and Köln Messe/Deutz station. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Köln Messe/Deutz station at 12:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 16m. 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 Köln Messe/Deutz station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
Essen to Köln Messe/Deutz station train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Köln Messe/Deutz station train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Essen to Köln Messe/Deutz station train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Köln Messe/Deutz station is 57.4 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 €14–65 and the journey takes 51 min. Three other operators also service this route.