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The average train between Essen and Holland takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Holland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 24m
Duration
216 km
Distance
€61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen to Holland train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Holland. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Holland at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 12m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 43m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 12m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 12m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 53m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 12m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 12m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 53m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 12m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 33m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 18m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 48m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 49m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 37m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 48m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 18m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 37m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 48m • 3 changes
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    EurostarVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 12m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 53m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 12m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 43m • 3 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Holland? 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.

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  • Distance: 215.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Holland, Nord-Holland, Netherlands?

Nightjet operates a vehicle from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal twice daily. Tickets cost €21–95 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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