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The average train between Holland and Essen takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. 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.

2h 45m
Duration
213 km
Distance
€44
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 19m
€23–83

Holland to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holland and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Holland is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Station Zuid and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 24m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 24m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 24m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express8h 31m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express8h 31m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 49m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holland 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: 212.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Holland, Nord-Holland, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once a week.

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