The average train between Karlsruhe and Essen Hbf takes 3h 3m 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 every 4 hours 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 1:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 3m. 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 Hbf station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.
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.
Book your Karlsruhe to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Essen Hbf is 288.9 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.