The average train between Essen and Tilburg takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Tilburg. 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 every 4 hours between Essen and Tilburg. 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 Tilburg at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Tilburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Tilburg station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Essen to Tilburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Tilburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Tilburg station.
Book your Essen to Tilburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Tilburg is 133.4 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Tilburg via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 58m.