The average train between Amsterdam and Essen takes 2h 22m 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.
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 8:52 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Essen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Amsterdam to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Amsterdam to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Amsterdam and Essen is 177.8 km. The road distance is 213 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 1h 56m.