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Hoogeveen to Essen trains

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The average train between Hoogeveen and Essen takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Hoogeveen 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.

4h 5m
Duration
230 km
Distance
€43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hoogeveen 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 5m
€24–78

Hoogeveen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Hoogeveen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hoogeveen is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 5m. 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 47m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 47m • 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 46m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 47m • 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 47m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hoogeveen 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: 230.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Hoogeveen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 5m.

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