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Essen to Haarlem trains

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The average train between Essen and Haarlem takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Haarlem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 47m
Duration
222 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Haarlemtrain train Intercity
3h 18m
€24–73

Essen to Haarlem train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Haarlem. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Haarlem at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 222.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Haarlem via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 18m.

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