Zwolle to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zwolle and Essen takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Zwolle 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.

3h 14m
Duration: 192 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 30m

€19–69

Zwolle to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Zwolle and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zwolle is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:20 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:20 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:20 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zwolle 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.