Zwolle to Essen Trains

Zwolle to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zwolle and Essen takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. 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 25m
Duration: 183 km
Distance: €33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 17m

€19–64

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 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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