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 €18 - €28 and takes 1h 24m.

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 24m and costs €18 - €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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Kirchen to Essen?

The distance between Kirchen and Essen is 168 km. The road distance is 134.4 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 which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m 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 which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €90 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Kirchen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kirchen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirchen to Essen is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Kirchen to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ 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 (Eurostar), 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 Kirchen to Köln Hbftrain Re9
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 7m
€31–92
Drive 134.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirchen to Essencar 134.4 km
1h 24m
€19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kirchen to Troisdorf Bfbus Re9
2. Take the bus from Köln to Essenbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
3h 48m
€21–89
Train via Essen Hbf
1. Take the train from Kirchen to Köln Hbftrain Re9
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 49m
€32–92

Kirchen to Essen by train

134Weekly Trains

2h 7mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirchen to Essen.

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Distance: 167.9 km
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Kirchen to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirchen to Essen via Troisdorf Bf, Troisdorf Bf, Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, and Köln in around 3h 48m.

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