The average train between Essen and Kusel takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Kusel. 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 Kusel. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Kusel at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Kusel? 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 Kusel. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Kusel station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Essen to Kusel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kusel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Landstuhl, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Kusel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Süwex.
The distance between Essen and Kusel is 214.9 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kusel, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Landstuhl, Bahnhof in around 5h 7m.