The average train between Essen and Roosendaal takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Roosendaal. 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 Roosendaal. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Roosendaal at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Roosendaal. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Roosendaal station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Essen to Roosendaal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Roosendaal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Roosendaal station.
Book your Essen to Roosendaal train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Roosendaal is 176.5 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Roosendaal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 27m.