The average train between Essen and Veendam takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Veendam. 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 twice daily between Essen and Veendam. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Veendam at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Recklinghausen Hbf and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Veendam. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Veendam station via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Essen to Veendam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Essen to Veendam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
The distance between Essen and Veendam is 183.7 km. The road distance is 289 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 9m.