The train between Kiel and Essen takes 5h 1m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Kiel and Essen. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 1m. 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 10,675,199d 2h.
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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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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 1m.
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