The average train between Vlissingen and Essen takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. 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 every 3 hours between Vlissingen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vlissingen is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Vlissingen 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 Vlissingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Vlissingen station and arriving at Duisburg Hbf station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
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 Duisburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Vlissingen and Essen is 238.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Vlissingen to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 17m.