The average train between Hoogeveen and Essen takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. 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.
Trains run hourly 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 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 40m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hoogeveen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hoogeveen station and arriving at Duisburg Hbf station via Zwolle station and Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
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 Duisburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Hoogeveen and Essen is 145.4 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Hoogeveen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 18m.