The average train between Kusel and Essen takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Kusel 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 hourly between Kusel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Kusel is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Landstuhl, Bahnhof and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kusel to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kusel to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kusel station and arriving at Essen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Kusel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Landstuhl, Bahnhof station.
Kusel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Kusel and Essen is 214.9 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Kusel, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Landstuhl, Bahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 12m.