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Trip Overview

The average train between Amsterdam and Essen takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam 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.

2h 15m
Duration
213 km
Distance
€31
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Amsterdam to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Amsterdam and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 213 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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