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Leeuwarden to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeuwarden and Essen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeuwarden 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 40m
Duration
277 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leeuwarden 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 33m
€29–85

Leeuwarden to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Leeuwarden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express13h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 24m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 24m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeuwarden 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: 276.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 33m.

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