The average train between Essen and Kaarst takes 1h and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Kaarst. 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 Essen and Kaarst. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Kaarst at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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58 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Essen to Kaarst? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kaarst. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Kaarst Mitte/Holzbuettgen station via Düsseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Essen to Kaarst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kaarst train services, operated by Regiobahn, arrive at Kaarst Mitte/Holzbuettgen station.
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The distance between Essen and Kaarst is 37.2 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kaarst Mitte/Holzbuettgen via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 1h 10m.