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

The cheapest way to get from Kerpen to Essen is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kerpen to Essen is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct train between Kerpen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kerpen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kerpen Sindorf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Kerpen to Essen?

The distance between Kerpen and Essen is 104 km. The road distance is 90.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kerpen to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 1h 18m and costs €22 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Kerpen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kerpen to Essen train from?

Kerpen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kerpen Sindorf station.

Train or bus from Kerpen to Essen?

The best way to get from Kerpen to Essen is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 1h 18m and costs €22 - €85. Alternatively, you can line 976 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Kerpen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kerpen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kerpen to Essen is 90 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Kerpen to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Kerpen to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 976 bus, bus, and car

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

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

Train via Cologne Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Kerpen Sindorf to Köln Hbftrain S19
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
1h 18m
€23–81
Drive 90.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kerpen to Essencar 90.1 km
54 min
€13–19
Line 976 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Kerpen Kolping-Center to Kerpen Horrem Bfbus 976 / ...
2. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2h 19m
Train
1. Take the train from Horrem to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 10m
€18–26

Kerpen to Essen by train

400Weekly Trains

1h 18mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.6 km
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Kerpen Sindorf to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kerpen Kolping-Center to Südviertel, Essen via Kerpen Horrem Bf, Kerpen Horrem Bf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, and Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis in around 2h 19m.

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