The average train between Elst and Essen takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Elst 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 hourly between Elst and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Elst is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elst to Essen. However, there are services departing from Elst station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Elst to Essen train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Elst to Essen train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Elst to Essen train tickets online with RRReis, VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Elst and Essen is 95.7 km. The road distance is 118 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €10–23 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.