Trains tickets from Essen to Cologne

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$6 - $16Average Duration1h 45m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$6 - $70Average Duration53m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$5 - $24Average Duration50m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
50mAverage Duration
$5Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$13
Average train trip duration53m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance35 miles (56 km)
Latest train departure9:52pm

Essen to Cologne Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/01
$14
05/02
$8
Today
$10
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05/05
$5
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Cologne was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $55 for a train ticket from Essen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-05-05.

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 Essen to Cologne 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cologne you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Essen and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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