The average train between Essen and Utrecht takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Utrecht. 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 Essen and Utrecht. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Utrecht at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Roosendaal and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Utrecht station via 's-Hertogenbosch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Essen to Utrecht train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Roosendaal station.
Essen to Utrecht train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Utrecht train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Utrecht is 82.5 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Essen to Utrecht Centraal via Roosendaal and 's-Hertogenbosch in around 2h 8m.