Train Essen to Hilversum from €36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Hilversum takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Hilversum. 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 37m
Duration: 182 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...

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€21–75

Essen to Hilversum train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Hilversum. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Hilversum at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

12:56 PM → 3:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 5:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 7:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
6:56 PM → 9:27 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

10:56 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 5:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 7:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Hilversum? 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 to Hilversum.

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Distance: 182.3 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 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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