The average train between Kevelaer and Essen takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Kevelaer 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 Kevelaer and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Kevelaer is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kevelaer to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kevelaer station and arriving at Essen station via Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Kevelaer to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kevelaer Bahnhof station.
Kevelaer to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kevelaer to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kevelaer and Essen is 54.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Krefeld Hbf in around 1h 19m.