The train between Karlsruhe and Essen takes 2h 59m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Karlsruhe 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 on demand between Karlsruhe and Essen. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 59m.
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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Essen. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Karlsruhe to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Essen is 289.6 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–310 and the journey takes 2h 59m.