The average train between Amsterdam and Essen takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 week between Amsterdam and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:01 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. 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 Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
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 Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Amsterdam to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Amsterdam and Essen is 177.8 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 51m.
