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The average train between Essen and Leiden takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Leiden. 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 39m
Duration
236 km
Distance
€37
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Leiden train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Leiden. 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 Leiden at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 236.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 15m.

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