The average train between Essen and Kiel takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen to Kiel. 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 4 times a week between Essen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 9:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Essen to Kiel train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Essen Central Station.
Essen to Kiel train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Kiel train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Kiel is 381.2 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Essen Central Station to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 39m.
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