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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
- This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 11 atDeparture city: KielDeparture location: Kiel HbfArrival time: May 11 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: Essen Central Train StationOperated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Kiel to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Kiel to Essen: Trip Overview
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Train Companies
Based on 7 reviews, Deutsche Bahn ICE was rated 4.5 stars for this trip. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $33.00, with the trip lasting on average 4h22.
Kiel to Essen Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Kiel to Essen was searched and found on May 11, 2025 with a price of $120To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kiel to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $120 to $212 for a train ticket from Kiel to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2025-05-11.
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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 Kiel and Essen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Essen.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Kiel and Essen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Kiel to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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.
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 traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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.
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