Essen to Veendam Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Veendam takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. 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.

4h 59m
Duration: 325 km
Distance: €62
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 56m

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Essen to Veendam train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Veendam. 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 Veendam at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:24 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 3m • 4 changes
6:09 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 48m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 18m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 5m • 4 changes
6:09 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 48m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 18m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:17 AM
4h 55m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 8m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 1:17 PM
4h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 7m • 4 changes
6:09 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 48m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 18m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 7m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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