The average train between Nieuwegein and Essen takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. 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 twice 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 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht, CS Centrumzijde and take an average of 4h 58m. 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 Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Nieuwegein to Essen train services, operated by U-Ov, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Nieuwegein to Essen train services, operated by U-Ov, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
The distance between Nieuwegein and Essen is 147.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
