The average train between Essen and Veendam takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Veendam. 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 Veendam. 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 Veendam at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Veendam? 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 Veendam. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Veendam station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Essen to Veendam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Veendam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Groningen station.
The distance between Essen and Veendam is 183.7 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Veendam via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, and Groningen in around 4h 47m.