Kempten (Allgäu) to Essen Trains

Kempten (Allgäu) to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kempten (Allgäu) and Essen takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Kempten (Allgäu) 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.

6h 19m
Duration: 604 km
Distance: €115
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Neu-Ulm

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6h 17m

€86–222

Kempten (Allgäu) to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Kempten (Allgäu) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kempten (Allgäu) is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulm Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

11:35 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
7h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:28 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:28 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:28 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:28 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:28 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

5:28 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
Show more

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