The average train between Essen and Hoofddorp takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Hoofddorp. 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 once daily between Essen and Hoofddorp. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Hoofddorp at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hoofddorp. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Hoofddorp station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Essen to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Hoofddorp train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Hoofddorp is 185.1 km. The road distance is 225 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
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