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Essen to Kaiserslautern trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Kaiserslautern takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Kaiserslautern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
386 km
Distance
€86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain train Re1
3h 20m
€70–297

Essen to Kaiserslautern train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Kaiserslautern. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Kaiserslautern at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 386.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 20m.

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