Train Essen to Hoofddorp from €40 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Hoofddorp takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours 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 33m
Duration: 214 km
Distance: €40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

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Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice / ...
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2h 58m

€26–92

Essen to Hoofddorp train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Hoofddorp. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Hoofddorp at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:42 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:12 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
6:26 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:42 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
6:26 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 8m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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