Kirchheimbolanden to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kirchheimbolanden and Essen takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Kirchheimbolanden 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 50m
Duration: 319 km
Distance: €84
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Kirchheimbol., Schlossg. Bf. to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
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4h 27m

€45–141

Kirchheimbolanden to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Kirchheimbolanden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:53 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kirchheimbolanden is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:53 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:14 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:53 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:14 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:53 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:14 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:53 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:14 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:53 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
9:43 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:53 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
8:14 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:53 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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