The average train between Kerpen and Essen takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kerpen 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Kerpen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kerpen is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 34m • 1 change

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 34m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kerpen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kerpen station and arriving at Essen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Kerpen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kerpen Sindorf station.
Kerpen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kerpen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kerpen and Essen is 68.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Kerpen Sindorf to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 1h 16m.