The average train between Essen and 's-Hertogenbosch takes 2h 51m 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.
Trains run hourly between Essen and 's-Hertogenbosch. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into 's-Hertogenbosch at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at 's-Hertogenbosch station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at 's-Hertogenbosch station.
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The distance between Essen and 's-Hertogenbosch is 121.1 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to 's-Hertogenbosch via Duisburg Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 45m.