The average train between Braunschweig and Kerpen takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Braunschweig to Kerpen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Braunschweig and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braunschweig is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Braunschweig to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Braunschweig station and arriving at Kerpen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Braunschweig to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Braunschweig to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Braunschweig and Kerpen is 306.8 km. The road distance is 377 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €60–280 and the journey takes 3h 20m.