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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Essen is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kiel central bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Kiel to Essen?

The distance between Kiel and Essen is 478 km. The road distance is 445.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €65 - €120.

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

The train from Kiel Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 4h 26m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Essen?

The best way to get from Kiel to Essen is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Kiel to Essen bus arrive?

Kiel to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Kiel to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Essen is 446 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kiel to Essen.

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

Book your Kiel to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Kiel to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2284+ hotels available in Essen.

Kiel to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Kiel to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or car 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
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 42
4h 26m
€65–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
7h 15m
€28–60
Drive 445.6 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Essencar 445.6 km
3h 43m
€63–91
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
4h 14m
€111–316
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 4m
€48–124
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
4h 5m
€139–185

Kiel to Essen by train

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.6 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Essen Hbf once a week. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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