The average train between Essen and Kerken takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Kerken. 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 Kerken. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Kerken at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 9m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Essen to Kerken? 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 Kerken. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof station via Krefeld Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Essen to Kerken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kerken train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof station.
The distance between Essen and Kerken is 43.1 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof via Krefeld Hbf in around 1h 11m.