The average train between Kiel and Essen takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Kiel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 48m. 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 station and arriving at Essen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Kiel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kiel and Essen is 381.2 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 26m.
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