The average train between Essen and Hilversum takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Hilversum. 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 every 3 hours between Essen and Hilversum. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Hilversum at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Hilversum? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hilversum. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Hilversum station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Essen to Hilversum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Hilversum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Hilversum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Essen and Hilversum is 152.2 km. The road distance is 191 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 33m.