The train between Kerpen and Essen takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Kerpen 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 hourly between Kerpen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kerpen is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Kerpen Horrem Bf and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kerpen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kerpen station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Kerpen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Horrem station.
Kerpen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kerpen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Kerpen and Essen is 68.8 km. The road distance is 103 km.
National Express operates a train from Horrem to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 22m.