Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Trains

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Essen takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam Centraal Station 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 56m
Duration: 204 km
Distance: €30
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam Centraal Station is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

12:38 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 5:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
4:38 PM → 7:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:38 PM → 9:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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