- Distance: 82.3 km
- Duration: 1h 8m
The average train between Köln Hbf and Essen takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf 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 every 4 hours between Köln Hbf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Köln Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Essen is 57.2 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €15–30 and the journey takes 47 min. Four other operators also service this route.
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