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

The cheapest way to get from Kirchen to Essen is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirchen to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct train between Kirchen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kirchen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kirchen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Kirchen to Essen?

The distance between Kirchen and Essen is 166 km. The road distance is 136.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirchen to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 6m and costs €21 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Kirchen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirchen to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kirchen to Essen?

The best way to get from Kirchen to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 6m and costs €21 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Kirchen to Essen train arrive?

Kirchen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Kirchen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirchen to Essen is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kirchen to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2555+ hotels available in Essen.

Kirchen to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kirchen to Essen 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Kirchen to Köln Messe/Deutz BfRe9
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen HbfIce / ...
2h 6m
€22–47
Drive 136.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirchen to Essen136.4 km
1h 31m
€20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kirchen to Troisdorf BfRe9
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
4h 49m
€21–37
Train
1. Take the train from Kirchen to Köln HbfRe9
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
2h 40m
€32–50

Kirchen to Essen by train

114Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.6 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Kirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Kirchen to Essen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirchen to Essen central train station via Troisdorf Bf, Troisdorf Bf, Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 4h 49m.

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