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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Amsterdam takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Amsterdam. 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 36m
Duration
204 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Oberhausen Hbf

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  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Ice / ...
3h 8m
€24–57

Essen to Amsterdam train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 204 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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