The average train between Essen and Apeldoorn takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Apeldoorn. 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 Apeldoorn at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 3m • 2 changes

3h 2m • 2 changes

2h 49m • 2 changes

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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 18m.
Essen to Apeldoorn train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Apeldoorn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Apeldoorn station.
Book your Essen to Apeldoorn train tickets online with National Express, VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Apeldoorn is 110.2 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Apeldoorn via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 38m.