Train Elst to Essen from €28 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Elst and Essen takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. 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.

2h 15m
Duration: 118 km
Distance: €28
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...

1h 34m

€13–59

Elst to Essen train times

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 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

2:16 PM → 4:27 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
3:16 PM → 4:50 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 6:27 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
5:16 PM → 6:50 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

2:19 AM → 7:27 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

2:19 AM → 8:27 AM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

12:11 AM → 7:27 AM
7h 16m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elst 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.

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Distance: 118.4 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €9–23 and the journey takes 52 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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