The average train between Cologne and Essen takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Cologne 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 15 minutes between Cologne and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
Cologne to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Essen is 58.3 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 47 min. Four other operators also service this route.
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