The average train between Essen and Kehl takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Kehl. 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 Kehl. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Kehl at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Kehl? 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 Kehl. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Kehl station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Essen to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.
The distance between Essen and Kehl is 325.7 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kehl Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Offenburg Bahnhof in around 4h 41m.