What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Kehl?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kehl is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Kehl?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kehl is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kehl?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Kehl station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Kehl train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kehl?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kehl. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kehl Bahnhof via Baden-Baden and Appenweier Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Essen to Kehl?

The distance between Essen and Kehl is 450 km. The road distance is 406.9 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Kehl without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Kehl without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €95 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Kehl?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Essen to Kehl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kehl bus from?

Essen to Kehl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kehl train from?

Essen to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Kehl?

The best way to get from Essen to Kehl is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Kehl bus arrive?

Essen to Kehl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Essen to Kehl train arrive?

Essen to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Baden-Baden station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kehl?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kehl is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Essen to Kehl.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Kehl?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Kehl?

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Where can I stay near Kehl?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Baden-Badentrain 43
4h 45m
€97–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kehl train stationbus 011
8h 25m
€36–61
Drive 406.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kehlcar 406.9 km
4h 13m
€59–85
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
5h 33m
€153–302
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Offenburgtrain Nightjet
8h 35m

Essen to Kehl by train

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Distance: 450 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Baden-Baden every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Kehl train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 8h 25m.

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