The average train between Nieuwegein and Essen takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times 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 every 4 hours between Nieuwegein and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Nieuwegein is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht, CS Centrumzijde and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nieuwegein 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nieuwegein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City station and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf station via Utrecht, CS Centrumzijde station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Nieuwegein to Essen train services, operated by U-Ov, depart from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City station.
Nieuwegein to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Nieuwegein and Essen is 147.4 km. The road distance is 169 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once a week.