The average train between Karlsruhe and Essen Hbf takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Essen Hbf. 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 3 times a day between Karlsruhe and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 12:09 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Karlsruhe to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Essen Hbf is 288.9 km. The road distance is 359 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–150 and the journey takes 2h 59m.