The average train between Essen and Apeldoorn takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. 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 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Apeldoorn at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Apeldoorn. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Apeldoorn station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Essen to Apeldoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Apeldoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zutphen station.
Book your Essen to Apeldoorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Apeldoorn is 110.2 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Apeldoorn via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zutphen in around 2h 42m.