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Essen to Zwolle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zwolle takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Zwolle. 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 22m
Duration
183 km
Distance
€33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train Intercity / ...
2h 44m
€20–65

Essen to Zwolle train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Zwolle. 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 Zwolle at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 1m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 183.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zwolle via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 44m.

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