The average train between Essen and Den Helder takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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.
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 10:26 PM which arrives into Den Helder at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Den Helder station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Essen to Den Helder train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Den Helder train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Den Helder station.
Book your Essen to Den Helder train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Den Helder is 226.9 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Den Helder via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 9m.