The average train between Essen and Kerpen takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours 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 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Horrem and take an average of 1h 39m. 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 Horrem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Essen to Kerpen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kerpen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Horrem station.
Book your Essen to Kerpen train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Kerpen is 68.8 km. The road distance is 103 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Horrem every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 19m.