The average train between Köln Messe/Deutz station and Essen takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is an hourly train service from Köln Messe/Deutz station to Essen. 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 Köln Messe/Deutz station and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Messe/Deutz station is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Köln Messe/Deutz station to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Köln Messe/Deutz station to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Köln Messe/Deutz station to Essen train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Köln Messe/Deutz station and Essen is 57.4 km. The road distance is 81 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €14–65 and the journey takes 50 min. Three other operators also service this route.