Train Amsterdam to Essen from €30 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Amsterdam and Essen takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. 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 30m
Duration: 204 km
Distance: €30
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 8:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:33 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 11, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:33 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 12, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:33 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 13, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 14, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 16, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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