Train Kiel to Essen from €121 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Essen takes 5h 23m 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.

5h 23m
Duration: 483 km
Distance: €121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 1m

€91–217

Kiel to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:05 PM → 2:07 AM
Arrives next day
5h 2m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:05 AM → 7:58 AM
7h 53m • 1 change
4:05 AM → 9:58 AM
5h 53m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 53m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:58 AM
5h 53m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:05 AM → 9:58 AM
5h 53m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 53m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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