The average train between Kaiserslautern and Essen takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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 twice daily between Kaiserslautern and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 2:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern station and arriving at Essen station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Kaiserslautern to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kaiserslautern to Essen train tickets online with Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Essen is 230.3 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Essen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 23m.
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