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Heerenveen to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heerenveen and Essen Hbf takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. 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.

4h 16m
Duration
247 km
Distance
€41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Heerenveen to Zwolletrain train
  2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice
3h 17m
€26–79

Heerenveen to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Heerenveen and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerenveen is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 55m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 247.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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 Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 17m.

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