The average train between Essen and Netherlands takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Netherlands. 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 hourly between Essen and Netherlands. 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 Netherlands at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Netherlands station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Essen to Netherlands train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Netherlands train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Netherlands train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and VIAS Rail GmbH.
The distance between Essen and Netherlands is 128.9 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 47m.