The average train between Hoogeveen and Essen takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Hoogeveen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Hoogeveen is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hoogeveen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hoogeveen station and arriving at Essen station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Hoogeveen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Hoogeveen station.
Hoogeveen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hoogeveen to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Hoogeveen and Essen is 145.4 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Hoogeveen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 51m.