The average train between Essen and Amsterdam takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Essen and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 9:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Essen to Amsterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Amsterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Amsterdam train tickets online with National Express and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Amsterdam is 177.8 km. The road distance is 213 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 2h 3m.