The average train between Delft and Essen takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. 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 twice daily between Delft and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Delft is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Delft to Essen. However, there are services departing from Delft station and arriving at Essen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
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 Essen Hbf station.
Book your Delft to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Delft and Essen is 192.9 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Delft to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 3m.