The average train between Essen and Schagen takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Schagen. 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 Schagen. 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 Schagen at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Schagen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Schagen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Essen to Schagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Schagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Schagen station.
Book your Essen to Schagen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Schagen is 211.3 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Schagen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 50m.