There are 3 ways to get from Bornheim to Essen by tram, train, or car
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Line 18 tram, train
best- Take the tram from Bornheim Bornheim to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbftram 18
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 56m€10–60Drive 90.6 km
- Drive from Bornheim to Essencar 90.6 km
56 min€17–25Line 18 tram, train via Essen Hbf
- Take the tram from Bornheim Bornheim to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbftram 18
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2h 6m€13–60
Bornheim to Essen by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bornheim to Essen is to line 18 tram and train which costs €9 - €60 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bornheim to Essen is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €16 - €25.
No, there is no direct train from Bornheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bornheim Bornheim and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Bornheim and Essen is 108 km. The road distance is 90.6 km.
The best way to get from Bornheim to Essen without a car is to line 18 tram and train which takes 1h 56m and costs €9 - €60.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Bornheim to Essen, including transfers.
Bornheim to Essen train services, operated by KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG, depart from Bornheim Bornheim station.
Bornheim to Essen train services, operated by KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG, arrive at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bornheim to Essen is 91 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Bornheim to Essen.
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What companies run services between Bornheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Essen, Germany?
There is no direct connection from Bornheim to Essen. However, you can take the line 18 vehicle to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, walk to Koeln Hbf, then take the train to Essen Hbf. Alternatively, you can drive from Bornheim to Essen in around 56 min.
Tram from Bornheim Bornheim to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG
Tram from Bornheim Bornheim to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixtrain.de
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
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