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The average train between Kiel and Essen takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 hourly between Kiel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Kiel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Kiel and Essen is 381.2 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 8m.
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