Train Essen to Woerden from €36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Woerden takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Woerden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration: 181 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Essen to Woerden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Woerden. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Woerden at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:21 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:21 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:21 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Woerden? 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 Woerden.

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Distance: 180.8 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.

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