The average train between Deventer and Essen takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Deventer 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 3 times a day between Deventer and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Deventer is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Deventer to Essen. However, there are services departing from Deventer station and arriving at Essen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Deventer to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Deventer station.
Deventer to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Deventer to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and VIAS Rail GmbH.
The distance between Deventer and Essen is 106.2 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Deventer to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 58m.