Netherlands to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Netherlands and Essen takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. 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 8m
Duration: 187 km
Distance: €40
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Anvers-Central

best

Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
Take the train from Anvers-Central to Essentrain S32 / ...

2h 10m

€19–104

Netherlands to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Netherlands and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:10 PM → 8:13 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 PM → 9:13 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:10 PM → 11:13 PM
2h 3m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 2:28 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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