The average train between Essen and Hoofddorp takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Essen and Hoofddorp. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Hoofddorp at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hoofddorp. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Hoofddorp station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Essen to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Hoofddorp train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Hoofddorp is 185.1 km. The road distance is 225 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
