The average train between Essen and Kiel takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Kiel. 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 twice daily between Essen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Essen to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Kiel is 381.2 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 42m.
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