The average train between Vlissingen and Essen takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. 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 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vlissingen is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 26m.
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 Essen Hbf station.
Book your Vlissingen to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 in around 4h 55m.