The average train between Vlissingen and Essen takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Vlissingen 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 5 times a day between Vlissingen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vlissingen is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 45m • 2 changes


4h 45m • 2 changes


4h 45m • 2 changes


4h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Vlissingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Vlissingen station and arriving at Essen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Vlissingen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Vlissingen station.
Vlissingen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Vlissingen to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Vlissingen and Essen is 238.3 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Vlissingen to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 4h 15m.