The average train between Berlin and Kempen takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin to Kempen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Berlin and Kempen. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Kempen at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Kempen. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Kempen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Berlin to Kempen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Kempen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Berlin to Kempen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Berlin and Kempen is 496.1 km. The road distance is 545 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–220 and the journey takes 3h 51m.