The average train between Essen and Holland takes 3h 15m 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.
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 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 30m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Holland. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Holland station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Essen to Holland train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Holland train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
The distance between Essen and Holland is 178.5 km. The road distance is 204 km.
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 48m.