The average train between Kehl and Essen takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Kehl 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 3 hours between Kehl and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kehl is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kehl to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kehl to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kehl station and arriving at Essen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Kehl to Essen train services, operated by SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), depart from Offenburg Bahnhof station.
Kehl to Essen train services, operated by SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kehl to Essen train tickets online with SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kehl and Essen is 325.7 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Kehl to Essen Hbf via Offenburg Bahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 46m.