Train Essen Hbf to Utrecht from €34 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Utrecht takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Utrecht. 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 3m
Duration: 165 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...

2h 43m

€18–70

Essen Hbf to Utrecht train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Utrecht. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Utrecht at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf to Utrecht? 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.

Map of how to get from Essen Hbf to Utrecht.

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Distance: 165.2 km
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Utrecht, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.

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