Apeldoorn to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Apeldoorn and Essen takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

3h 24m
Duration: 164 km
Distance: €32
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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2h 31m

€19–58

Apeldoorn to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Apeldoorn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Apeldoorn is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:06 PM → 10:43 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
8:01 PM → 11:50 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
11:01 PM → 7:37 AM
Arrives next day
8h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:12 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 31m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 43m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
10:07 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:07 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 43m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
10:07 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 43m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:35 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 8m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 15m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 56m • 3 changes
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