Train Kiel to Essen from €107 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Essen takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. 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.

5h 29m
Duration: 483 km
Distance: €107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 25m

€85–218

Kiel to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

2:05 AM → 7:58 AM
5h 53m • 1 change
4:05 AM → 9:58 AM
5h 53m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

2:05 AM → 7:58 AM
5h 53m • 1 change
4:05 AM → 9:58 AM
5h 53m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

12:37 AM → 7:58 AM
7h 21m • 1 change
3:08 AM → 8:58 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:58 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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