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Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Leeuwarden takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 50m
Duration
277 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
  3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
4h
€30–86

Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run hourly between Essen Hbf and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 1:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 12m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 18m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 12m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 18m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 18m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 18m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 12m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 18m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 18m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 18m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 276.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h.

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