The average train between Essen and Haarlem takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Haarlem. 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 5 times a day between Essen and Haarlem. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Haarlem at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Haarlem. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Haarlem station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Essen to Haarlem train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Haarlem train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Haarlem train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Haarlem is 192.6 km. The road distance is 231 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 2h 3m.