The average train between Kusel and Essen takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Kusel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kusel is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Kaiserslautern, Hbf and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kusel to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kusel station and arriving at Essen station via Kaiserslautern, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Kusel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kusel, Bahnhof station.
Kusel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kusel to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
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 Kaiserslautern, Hbf, Kaiserslautern Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 54m.