Train Essen to Kerpen from €26 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Kerpen takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Kerpen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 29m
Duration: 104 km
Distance: €26
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kerpen Sindorftrain S19 / ...

1h 26m

€22–45

Essen to Kerpen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:30 AM → 6:02 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:30 AM → 6:02 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:30 AM → 6:02 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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