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Trip Overview

The average train between Netherlands and Essen takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Netherlands 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.

2h 16m
Duration
213 km
Distance
€32
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Duisburg Hbf

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  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 9m
€22–58

Netherlands to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Netherlands and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Netherlands 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: 213 km
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duisburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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