The average train between Essen and Hoofddorp takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Essen and Hoofddorp. 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 Hoofddorp at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



2h 55m • 3 changes


3h 16m • 3 changes


3h 16m • 3 changes


2h 55m • 3 changes


3h 16m • 3 changes


3h 16m • 3 changes


2h 55m • 3 changes


3h 16m • 3 changes


3h 16m • 3 changes


3h 16m • 3 changes


2h 55m • 3 changes


3h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Hoofddorp? 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 Hoofddorp. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Hoofddorp station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Essen to Hoofddorp train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Hoofddorp train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Book your Essen to Hoofddorp train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Hoofddorp is 185.1 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hoofddorp via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 2h 55m.