The train between Karlsruhe and Essen takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
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.
Book your Karlsruhe to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 €70–300 and the journey takes 2h 59m.