The average train between Apeldoorn and Essen takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Apeldoorn 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 Apeldoorn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Apeldoorn is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Apeldoorn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Apeldoorn station and arriving at Essen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Apeldoorn to Essen train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zutphen station.
Apeldoorn to Essen train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Apeldoorn to Essen train tickets online with RRReis, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Apeldoorn and Essen is 110.2 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Apeldoorn to Essen Hbf via Zutphen, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 19m.