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 53 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 53 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 Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

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 25m and costs €26 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m 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.

Train or bus from Essen to Kerpen?

The best way to get from Essen to Kerpen is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 920 bus, which costs and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Essen to Kerpen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Kerpen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kerpen is 89 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Essen to Kerpen.

Where can I stay near Kerpen?

There are 1248+ 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, bus, 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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kerpen Sindorftrain S19 / ...
1h 25m
€26–63
Drive 89.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Kerpencar 89.5 km
53 min
€13–19
Bus, line 920 bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf to Kerpen Kolping-Centerbus 976 / ...
1h 44m
Train, line 920 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Horremtrain Re
2. Take the bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf to Kerpen Kolping-Centerbus 976 / ...
2h

Essen to Kerpen by train

147Weekly Trains

1h 25mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.6 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kerpen Sindorf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Kerpen Kolping-Center via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, Kerpen Horrem Bf, and Kerpen Horrem Bf in around 1h 44m.

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