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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kerpen is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kerpen is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kerpen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kerpen Sindorf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Essen to Kerpen?

The distance between Essen and Kerpen is 104 km. The road distance is 89.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kerpen without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €25 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Essen to Kerpen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kerpen train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Kerpen train arrive?

Essen to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kerpen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kerpen is 89 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Essen to Kerpen.

Where can I stay near Kerpen?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Kerpen.

Essen to Kerpen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 920 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Kerpen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kerpen SindorfS19 / ...
1h 28m
€25–79
Drive 89.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Kerpen89.5 km
52 min
€13–19
Bus, train, line 920 bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station027 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to HorremRe
3. Take the bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf to Kerpen Kolping-Center976 / ...
2h 35m
Train, line 920 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to HorremRe
2. Take the bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf to Kerpen Kolping-Center976 / ...
2h

Essen to Kerpen by train

159Weekly Trains

1h 28mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.6 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Kerpen, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kerpen Sindorf via Köln Hbf in around 1h 28m.

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