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Trip Overview

The average train between 's-Hertogenbosch and Essen takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration
179 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

's-Hertogenbosch to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between 's-Hertogenbosch and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from 's-Hertogenbosch is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 49m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 49m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 49m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 49m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 49m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 49m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 26m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 178.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 25m.

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