Netherlands to Essen Trains

Netherlands to Essen trains

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The average train between Netherlands and Essen takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. 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 12m
Duration: 187 km
Distance: €42
Average price: Every 3 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 7m

€22–93

Netherlands to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

9:40 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 4:13 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 4:55 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 4:28 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 1 change

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