Train Cologne to Esens from €132 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Esens takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Esens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 3m
Duration: 393 km
Distance: €132
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Osnabrück

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Sande(Kr Friesland)train Re18 / ...

6h 22m

€112–358

Cologne to Esens train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Esens. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Esens at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:13 AM → 8:57 AM
6h 44m • 2 changes
3:54 AM → 9:57 AM
6h 3m • 2 changes
5:11 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

2:13 AM → 8:57 AM
6h 44m • 2 changes
3:54 AM → 9:57 AM
6h 3m • 2 changes
5:11 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:57 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
4:00 AM → 9:57 AM
5h 57m • 2 changes
5:11 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:57 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
4:00 AM → 9:57 AM
5h 57m • 2 changes
5:11 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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