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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Essen and Kevelaer. The average train journey from Essen to Kevelaer takes 4 hours and 33 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 52 minutes.
Distance | 106 mi (171 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 52m |
Lowest price | $38.79 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Kevelaer?
2 train services operate from Essen to Kevelaer. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 4h 38m | $55.01 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 3h 52m | $55.61 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Kevelaer start from $43, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kevelaer. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen(Oldb) . And in Kevelaer trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Kevelaer train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 52 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Kevelaer is approximately 106 miles, or 171 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 33 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 52 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Kevelaer on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 4:00am 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 4 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 Kevelaer to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen(Oldb)
Essen (Oldb) is a small train station in the village of Essen in northern Germany, to the south of Bremen. The station itself serves one regional line, the RE18, that frequently runs to Osnabrück and Wilhelmshaven, from where you can find regular connections into Bremen. Although the station is small and without amenities, the village of Essen has a few restaurants and a supermarket not far from the station where you can find supplies before you travel. There is also parking directly outside the station, and local bus stops for getting around the village.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen(Oldb)
Where is the train station in Kevelaer?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Kevelaer has one train station.
All train stations in Kevelaer:
Train Station
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