Train Kerpen to Essen from €35 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kerpen and Essen takes 1h 29m 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.

1h 29m
Duration: 104 km
Distance: €35
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Köln Hbf

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1h 29m

€19–51

Kerpen to Essen train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Kerpen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Kerpen is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

10:46 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
1h 23m • 1 change
11:16 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
1h 34m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

12:16 AM → 1:50 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
1:16 AM → 3:02 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
3:17 AM → 4:50 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
4:16 AM → 5:50 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
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