The average train between Essen and Amsterdam takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 5 times a day between Essen and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Essen to Amsterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Amsterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Amsterdam train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Amsterdam is 177.8 km. The road distance is 213 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 2h 3m.