The average train between Essen and Sneek takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Sneek. 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 Sneek. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Sneek at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Sneek? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Sneek. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Sneek station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Essen to Sneek train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Sneek train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
The distance between Essen and Sneek is 198 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Sneek via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, and Leeuwarden in around 4h 41m.