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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Kiel

Bus
Average PriceUS$26 - US$41Average Duration7h 25m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$23 - US$143Average Duration4h 44m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$29 - US$44Average Duration4h 20m
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Kiel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
US$29Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Kiel: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$81
Average train trip duration4h 44m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance381 km
Latest train departure10:00pm

Essen to Kiel Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Kiel

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Kiel cost?

    The average train ticket price from Essen to Kiel is US$81. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to Kiel is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Essen to Kiel?

    A train trip between Essen and Kiel is around 4h 44m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 13m. This is the time it takes to travel the 383 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Essen and Kiel?

    The number of trains from Essen to Kiel can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Kiel by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Kiel is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Kiel.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Kiel you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Essen and Kiel, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Kiel to Essen

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