Amsterdam to Essen Trains

Amsterdam to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Amsterdam and Essen takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam 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 15m
Duration: 187 km
Distance: €42
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Anvers-Central

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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
Take the train from Anvers-Central to Essentrain S32 / ...

2h 7m

€22–93

Amsterdam to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Amsterdam and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:10 PM → 9:28 PM
2h 18m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 4:28 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 15m • 1 change

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