Train Kempen to Essen | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kempen and Essen takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is an hourly train service from Kempen to Essen. 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 7m
Duration: 51 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

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Kempen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Kempen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Kempen is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

8:14 PM → 9:14 PM
1h • 1 change
9:14 PM → 10:14 PM
1h • 1 change
10:14 PM → 11:14 PM
1h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:44 AM → 5:43 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 7:14 AM
1h • 1 change
7:14 AM → 8:14 AM
1h • 1 change
8:14 AM → 9:14 AM
1h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:44 AM → 6:43 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 8:14 AM
1h • 1 change
8:14 AM → 9:14 AM
1h • 1 change
9:14 AM → 10:14 AM
1h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

12:44 AM → 5:43 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
5:14 AM → 6:14 AM
1h • 1 change
5:44 AM → 6:43 AM
59 min • 1 change
6:14 AM → 7:14 AM
1h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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