Koblenz to Essen by train
Essen lies 129 km (80 mi) north of Koblenz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 59 min at the speeds typical of Germany rail, over roughly 157 km (98 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Koblenz | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 107,319 | 593,085 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Koblenz Stadtmitte station, Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein station, Koblenz-Lützel station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 56068–56077 | 45127–45359 |
Where to book trains from Koblenz to Essen
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Staying in Essen
Our booking partner lists 568 places to stay in Essen. Of the 326 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (226), and 3 are five-star. Across 103 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 118,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Essen from Koblenz?
129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, north of Koblenz; by road roughly 157 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Koblenz to Essen by train?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Koblenz and Essen?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Essen?
Our booking partner lists 568 places to stay in Essen, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.