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Leeuwarden to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeuwarden and Essen takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day 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 50m
Duration
277 km
Distance
€46
Average price
4 times a day
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 Essen Hbftrain train Ice
4h 23m
€31–123

Leeuwarden to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Leeuwarden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Leeuwarden to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Essen Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 23m.

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