Leeuwarden to Essen Trains

Leeuwarden to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeuwarden and Essen takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. 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 21m
Duration: 277 km
Distance: €47
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 35m

€31–127

Leeuwarden to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Leeuwarden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

6:03 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

6:03 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 34m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
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