What is the cheapest way to get from Kehl to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Kehl to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kehl to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Kehl to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Kehl and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kehl station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Kehl train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Kehl and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kehl to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kehl and arriving at Essen Hbf via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Kehl to Essen?

The distance between Kehl and Essen is 472 km. The road distance is 407.4 km.

How do I travel from Kehl to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Kehl to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €80 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Kehl to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Kehl to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kehl to Essen bus from?

Kehl to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kehl train station.

Where do I catch the Kehl to Essen train from?

Kehl to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Kehl to Essen?

The best way to get from Kehl to Essen is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €80 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Kehl to Essen bus arrive?

Kehl to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Kehl to Essen train arrive?

Kehl to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kehl to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kehl to Essen is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Kehl to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Kehl to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kehl to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 6 ways to get from Kehl to Essen by train, bus, night train, car, train (TGV), or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43
4h 53m
€83–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kehl train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
8h 27m
€35–60
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
8h 48m
€48–128
Drive 407.4 km
1. Drive from Kehl to Essencar 407.4 km
4h 17m
€59–85
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 18m
€81–332
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 6m
€137–376

Kehl to Essen by train

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 471.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €80–320 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kehl train station to Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 8h 27m.

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