The average train between Apeldoorn and Essen takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Apeldoorn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Apeldoorn is at 5:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 3h 19m. 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 3h 19m.
Apeldoorn to Essen train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zutphen station.
Apeldoorn to Essen train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Apeldoorn to Essen train tickets online with RRReis and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 4m.