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Trip Overview

The average train between Helmond and Essen takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Helmond to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
140 km
Distance
€33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

best
  1. Take the train from Helmond to Venlotrain train
  2. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train
  3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
2h 13m
€17–61

Helmond to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Helmond and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Helmond is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Venlo and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helmond to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 139.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Helmond to Essen Hbf via Venlo, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 2h 13m.

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