Kirchheimbolanden to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kirchheimbolanden and Essen takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 23m
Duration: 331 km
Distance: €78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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Take the train from Kirchheimbol., Schlossg. Bf. to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb31 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...

3h 54m

€62–228

Kirchheimbolanden to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Kirchheimbolanden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirchheimbolanden is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

6:14 PM → 10:02 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
7:14 PM → 11:02 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:43 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
10h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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