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

The cheapest way to get from Kehl to Essen is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kehl to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Kehl and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kehl to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kehl Rathaus and arriving at Essen Hbf via Strasbourg and Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Kehl to Essen?

The distance between Kehl and Essen is 470 km. The road distance is 408.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kehl to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Kehl to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kehl to Essen train from?

Kehl to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.

Where does the Kehl to Essen train arrive?

Kehl to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kehl to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kehl to Essen is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Kehl to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 754+ hotels available in Essen.

Kehl to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Kehl to Essen by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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 Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
6h 50m
€89–207
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
7h 58m
€47–153
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kehl train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
2. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain Re
8h 17m
Drive 408.4 km
1. Drive from Kehl to Essencar 408.4 km
4h 15m
€57–83
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Kehl train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane STR - DUS
7h 49m
€113–262

Kehl to Essen by tram and train

17Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 469.6 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kehl Rathaus to Essen Hbf via Gare Centrale, Strasbourg, and Mannheim Hbf in around 6h 50m.

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