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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Apeldoorn takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Apeldoorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 1m
Duration
164 km
Distance
€32
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Apeldoorn train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Apeldoorn. 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 Apeldoorn at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis8h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis3h 5m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 16m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis3h 5m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Apeldoorn? 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.

Map of how to get from Essen to Apeldoorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Apeldoorn, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Apeldoorn via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zutphen in around 2h 47m.

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