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Essen to Zaandam trains

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The average train between Essen and Zaandam takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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 39m
Duration
216 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zaandamtrain train Intercity
3h 6m
€23–72

Essen to Zaandam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 12m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 215.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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 6m.

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