Trains tickets from Cologne to Essen

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TodayApr 24
from $10
TomorrowApr 25
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Cologne to Essen: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$29
Average train trip duration49m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure6:05am
Distance36 miles (57 km)
Latest train departure8:21pm

Cologne to Essen Train

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04/22
$10
04/23
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Today
$10
04/25
$9
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Essen was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $11 for a train ticket from Cologne to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-04-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cologne to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Cologne and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Cologne to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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