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Essen to Den Helder trains

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The average train between Essen and Den Helder takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Den Helder. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 1m
Duration
297 km
Distance
€47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Den Heldertrain train Intercity
4h 40m
€32–93

Essen to Den Helder train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Den Helder. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Den Helder at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 54m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 39m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 297 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Den Helder, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Den Helder via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 40m.

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