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Trains from Essen to Cologne

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Essen to Cologne train information

Lowest train price

4 €

Distance

35 miles

Train companies

ICERegional ExpressRegionalbahnNational ExpressFlixtrainThalysTrenitaliaEurostarICNightjet
  • Search for your ticket on Gopili to see the different companies for your train between Essen and Cologne. The services on board can change depending on the train company.

Best prices for Essen to Cologne train tickets

Trenitalia

2 departures / day

from

166 €

ICE

111 departures / day

from

18 €

Eurostar

16 departures / day

from

20 €

Flixtrain

276 departures / day

from

4 €

Essen - Cologne prices calendar

Thu, Nov 055 €
Fri, Nov 065 €
Sat, Nov 076 €
Sun, Nov 085 €
Mon, Nov 095 €
Tue, Nov 107 €
Wed, Nov 116 €

Essen - Cologne: the best time to book cheap trains

The table below shows the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train ticket is booked. Buying your train from Essen to Cologne in advance can enable you to save money for your journey.

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

Days before Departure · Price

90 days before54 €
60 days before25 €
30 days before9 €
15 days before18 €
7 days before13 €
3 days before8 €
1 day before27 €

Best prices for the return journey