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Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch trains

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The average train between Essen and 's-Hertogenbosch takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration
170 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

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  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to 's-Hertogenboschtrain train Sprinter / ...
2h 37m
€18–62

Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and 's-Hertogenbosch. The earliest departure is at 1:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into 's-Hertogenbosch at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 58m. 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)6h 34m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 34m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 41m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 41m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 169.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to 's-Hertogenbosch via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 37m.

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