The average train between Cologne and Esens takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. 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.
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 7:11 PM which arrives into Esens at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Norden(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Esens. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Esens station via Norden(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Cologne to Esens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Esens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Norden(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Cologne to Esens train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Cologne and Esens is 305.1 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Norden(Ostfriesl) 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–270 and the journey takes 4h 3m.