The average train between 's-Hertogenbosch and Essen takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between 's-Hertogenbosch and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from 's-Hertogenbosch is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen. However, there are services departing from 's-Hertogenbosch station and arriving at Essen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
's-Hertogenbosch to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from 's-Hertogenbosch station.
's-Hertogenbosch to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between 's-Hertogenbosch and Essen is 121.1 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 22m.