The average train between Esslingen and Cologne takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Esslingen to Cologne. 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 twice daily between Esslingen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 3:52 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Cologne station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.
Esslingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Esslingen(Neckar) station.
Esslingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 station.
Book your Esslingen to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Esslingen and Cologne is 296.6 km. The road distance is 353 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m.