The average train between Heerenveen and Essen Hbf takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerenveen to Essen Hbf. 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 every 2 hours between Heerenveen and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerenveen is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heerenveen to Essen Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heerenveen to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Heerenveen station and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf station via Zwolle station and Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Heerenveen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerenveen station.
Heerenveen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
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The distance between Heerenveen and Essen Hbf is 183.6 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Heerenveen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 22m.