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Trip Overview

The average train between Apeldoorn and Essen takes 3h 6m 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 6m
Duration
164 km
Distance
€33
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Apeldoorn to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 32m • 3 changes
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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 15m • 3 changes
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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 2m • 3 changes
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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 32m • 3 changes
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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 15m • 3 changes
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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 2m • 3 changes
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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Apeldoorn to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Apeldoorn to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Apeldoorn, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Apeldoorn to Essen Hbf via Zutphen, Arnhem Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 22m.

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