Train Amsterdam to Essen from €28 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Amsterdam and Essen takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. 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: 204 km
Distance: €28
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Amsterdam to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 Friday, May 8, 2026

12:33 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
2:33 PM → 4:50 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
4:33 PM → 6:50 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:33 PM → 8:50 PM
2h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:38 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:33 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

6:40 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:33 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:38 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 4:50 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:38 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:38 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:38 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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