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The average train between Essen and Holland takes 3h 28m 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 28m
Duration
204 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train Intercity
2h 52m
€23–71

Essen to Holland train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Holland. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Holland at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB8h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 6m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 6m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 6m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 6m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 28m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 28m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 21m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)GVB3h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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: 203.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam, Henk Sneevlietweg via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Amsterdam Zuid, and Amsterdam, Station Zuid in around 2h 52m.

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