The train between Essen Hbf and Kempen takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Kempen. 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 every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Kempen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Kempen at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

57 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Kempen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Kempen station via Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Essen Hbf to Kempen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Kempen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Krefeld Hbf station.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Kempen is 42.4 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–17 and the journey takes 31 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week.