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Trip Overview

The average train between Heerenveen and Essen Hbf takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 1m
Duration
257 km
Distance
€42
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Heerenveen to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Heerenveen and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerenveen is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 5m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 18m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 20m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 5m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 18m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Heerenveen to Essen Hbf.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Heerenveen, Netherlands and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Heerenveen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 22m.

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