Essen to Hoofddorp Trains

Essen to Hoofddorp trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Hoofddorp takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Hoofddorp. 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 30m
Duration: 223 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Essen to Hoofddorp train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Hoofddorp. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Hoofddorp at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:09 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:09 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 31m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:42 AM
3h 22m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 9:12 AM
3h 3m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 22m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
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