The average train between Essen and Apeldoorn takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 5m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Apeldoorn. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at Zutphen station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Essen to Apeldoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Apeldoorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zutphen station.
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The distance between Essen and Apeldoorn is 110.2 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Apeldoorn via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zutphen in around 2h 52m.