The average train between Delft and Essen takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Delft 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 every 4 hours between Delft and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Delft is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Delft to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Delft to Essen. However, there are services departing from Delft station and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Delft to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Delft station.
Delft to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
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The distance between Delft and Essen is 192.9 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Delft to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 43m.