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Essen to Apeldoorn trains

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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.

3h
Duration
164 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen to Apeldoorn train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis3h 5m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 46m • 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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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis3h 5m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 46m • 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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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis3h 1m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 46m • 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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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 46m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 46m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis3h 35m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 46m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 46m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis3h 35m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis3h 5m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis2h 46m • 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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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.

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  • Distance: 163.9 km
  • Duration: 3h

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 52m.

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