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Vlissingen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 18m
Duration
321 km
Distance
€51
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Vlissingen to Essen train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 25m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 320.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Vlissingen, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Vlissingen to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 17m.

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