Train Essen to Zwolle from €36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zwolle takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Zwolle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration: 184 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 43m

€22–74

Essen to Zwolle train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Zwolle. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Zwolle at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

11:26 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 4:40 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 5:40 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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