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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kiel to Essen

Composite routes from Kiel to Essen

Cheapest
4 h 21 min
Car
498 km.
from $27

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
7h
Once daily
$46.83–$69.62
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Eurowings
Website
Eurowings
Website
55 min
Monday to Friday
$63.29–$341.76
Train operators
Found: 3
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 19m
Every 4 hours
$37.97–$43.04
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 13m
Hourly
$22.78–$31.64
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Flixtrain
Website
3h 10m
Twice daily
$32.91–$49.37
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Essen is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kiel central bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Kiel to Essen?

The distance between Kiel and Essen is 476 km. The road distance is 451.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Kiel to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Essen train from?

Kiel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Essen?

The best way to get from Kiel to Essen is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 7h.

Where does the Kiel to Essen bus arrive?

Kiel to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Kiel to Essen train arrive?

Kiel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Essen is 451 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Kiel to Essen.

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

Book your Kiel to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Kiel 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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