The average train between Nieuwegein and Essen takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Nieuwegein 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.
Trains run once daily between Nieuwegein and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Nieuwegein is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht, CS Centrumzijde and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nieuwegein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Nieuwegein station and arriving at Essen station via Utrecht, CS Centrumzijde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Nieuwegein to Essen train services, operated by U-Ov, depart from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City station.
Nieuwegein to Essen train services, operated by U-Ov, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Nieuwegein and Essen is 147.4 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily.
