The average train between Essen and Amersfoort takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Amersfoort. 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 4 hours between Essen and Amersfoort. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Amersfoort at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Amersfoort. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Amersfoort station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Essen to Amersfoort train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Amersfoort train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Amersfoort Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Amersfoort train tickets online with National Express, VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Amersfoort is 136 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Amersfoort Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 4m.