Next train departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | Hbf | HBF | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hbf | HBF | No tags |
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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Essen?
Cologne
- ABahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany - D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany - E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany - F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
03-17
$47
03-18
$34
Today
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03-20
$11
03-21
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03-22
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03-23
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03-24
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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Essen was searched and found on Mar 20, 2026 with a price of $11To 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 $11 to $116 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 $11 which is on 2026-03-20.
