Train Essen to Veendam from €68 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Veendam takes 5h 4m 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.

5h 4m
Duration: 316 km
Distance: €68
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 46m

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Essen to Veendam train times

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 10:32 PM which arrives into Veendam at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:09 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 18m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 18m • 4 changes
9:26 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 1m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 18m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 1m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 18m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 18m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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