The average train between Holland and Essen takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Holland 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.
Trains run twice daily between Holland and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holland is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Station Zuid and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holland to Essen. However, there are services departing from Holland station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Holland to Essen train services, operated by GVB, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Holland to Essen train services, operated by GVB, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Holland and Essen is 178.5 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
