The average train between Essen and Kerpen takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 2:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Kerpen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Essen to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kerpen Sindorf station.
The distance between Essen and Kerpen is 68.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kerpen Sindorf via Köln Hbf in around 1h 22m.