The average train between Essen Hbf and Amsterdam takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam. 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 every 3 hours between Essen Hbf and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Essen Hbf to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Amsterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen Hbf and Amsterdam is 178.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.