The average train between Essen and Zandvoort takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Zandvoort. 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 Zandvoort. The earliest departure is at 9:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Zandvoort at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 15m • 3 changes



3h 45m • 3 changes



4h 15m • 3 changes



3h 45m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zandvoort. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Zandvoort station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Essen to Zandvoort train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Zandvoort train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Book your Essen to Zandvoort train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Zandvoort is 198.1 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zandvoort aan Zee via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 3h 46m.