The average train between Essen and Deventer takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Deventer. 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 Essen and Deventer. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Deventer at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Deventer. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Deventer station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Essen to Deventer train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Deventer train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Deventer station.
Book your Essen to Deventer train tickets online with National Express, VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Deventer is 106.2 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Deventer via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 23m.