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324 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$354.42

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$54.43

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$34.18

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$35.44
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$82.28
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$36.71
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Kobern-Gondorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$63.29

vlexx

Phone:
+49 6731 999 27-27
Email:
Website:
vlexx.de/
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Essen is to bus which costs $31.52 - $59.78 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Kaiserslautern and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaiserslautern station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Frankfurt Airport and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Kaiserslautern and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern, Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Kaiserslautern to Essen?

The distance between Kaiserslautern and Essen is 386 km. The road distance is 320.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Kaiserslautern to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Essen train from?

Kaiserslautern to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kaiserslautern to Essen?

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Essen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $59.78 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Essen bus arrive?

Kaiserslautern to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Essen train arrive?

Kaiserslautern to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kaiserslautern to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaiserslautern to Essen is 321 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Kaiserslautern to Essen.

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

Book your Kaiserslautern to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Kaiserslautern to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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