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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Sneek takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 33m
Duration
277 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Sneek train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Sneek. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Sneek at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL10h 4m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL10h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL5h 22m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL4h 33m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL5h 22m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL4h 33m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Essen to Sneek.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Sneek, Prins Hendrikkade via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 4h 13m.

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