The average train between Essen and Hilversum takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. 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 twice daily between Essen and Hilversum. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Hilversum at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 39m.
Essen to Hilversum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Hilversum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Hilversum train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Hilversum is 152.2 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.
