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Trip Summary
You can pick from 46 daily train trips between Osnabrück and Kehl. The average train journey from Osnabrück to Kehl takes 7 hours and 46 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 46 minutes.
Distance | 256 mi (412 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 46m |
Lowest price | $103.64 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Osnabrück to Kehl?
There are 4 train lines with service from Osnabrück to Kehl. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 37 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 1 | 8h 17m | $133.74 |
DB Intercity-Express | 11 | 7h 35m | $269.11 |
Deutsche Bahn | 37 | 7h 49m | $213.57 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 7h 34m | $176.76 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Osnabrück to Kehl start from $177, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kehl. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Osnabrück leaves from Osnabruck Central Station . And in Kehl trains arrive at Train Station .
From Osnabrück to Kehl train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 34 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kehl faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 46 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Kehl on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Osnabrück.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Osnabrück and Kehl is approximately 256 miles, or 412 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 46 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Osnabrück to Kehl tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Osnabrück at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 46 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kehl to Osnabrück.
City Information
Osnabrück
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One of the largest cities in the state of Lower Saxony, Osnabrück is an industrial city home to numerous automobile, paper, and steel companies. The city's pride is the Altstadt quarter, which has been meticulously reconstructed after suffering catastrophic damage during WWII. As a result, the quarter features many medieval buildings that retain their original splendor. The most notable is the Historic City Hall, featuring impressive Gothic architecture situated in a charming square. Also check out the historic St. Peter's Cathedral, a late-Romanesque cathedral founded in the 11th century.
For a focus on more natural splendor, the Botanischer Garten der Universität Osnabrück is a great place to start. Explore the garden's landscaped paths and glasshouse for palms until dinnertime. Then seek out some local specialties at Göttinger feldkieker, Ammerländer Schinken, or Lüneburger Heidschnucke.
Osnabrück offers tons of travel options, so it's easy to include a quick stop in the city during a tour of Germany. Nearby cities, including Bremen and Hanover are accessible on intercity buses. Several train lines, including Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain, also offer service throughout Germany, plus routes to farther destinations in Europe.
Kehl
Kehl is a town in the southwestern region of Germany, on the banks of the river Rhine. This scenic town is a gateway to the larger city of Strasbourg, France, on the opposite bank of the river. Several bridges connect the two cities, but the Passerelle des Deux Rives is the one to cross if you can. This pedestrian-only bridge starts in the beautiful Rhine Promenade in Kehl, connecting to another park in Strasbourg. While the bridge offers nice river views, the Weißtannenturm Kehl is an observation tower that offers panoramic views of the entire town.
Kehl is a small town, but its location near the border between France and Germany means it offers a great mix of traditional German and French cuisine. The most notable eateries in the city are Alte Zunft Kehl and Zur Traube.
Deutsche Bahn trains provide most ground travel to and from Kehl, with routes to Cologne, Berlin, Munich, and more. FlixBus offers bus service throughout Germany and to other countries in Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Osnabrück?
Main departure station: Osnabrück-Sutthausen
Osnabrück has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Kehl.
All train stations in Osnabrück:
Osnabrück-Sutthausen
Osnabruck Central Station
Osnabrück Altstadt
Where is the train station in Kehl?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Kehl receives travelers from Osnabrück at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Kehl:
Train Station
Kork
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