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Essen to Zaandam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zaandam takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Zaandam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 27m
Duration
216 km
Distance
€39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 43N / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zaandamtrain train Intercity
3h 4m
€25–108

Essen to Zaandam train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Zaandam. 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 Zaandam at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 215.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Zaandam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zaandam via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 4m.

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