- Distance: 82.6 km
- Duration: 1h 1m
The train between Köln Hbf and Essen takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Köln Hbf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. 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 hourly, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Köln Hbf to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Essen train tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Essen is 57.2 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €15–30 and the journey takes 53 min. Five other operators also service this route.
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