The average train between Kaiserslautern and Essen takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Kaiserslautern to Essen. 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 Kaiserslautern and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kaiserslautern to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern, Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Kaiserslautern to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Kaiserslautern and Essen is 230.3 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 8m.