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The average train between Haarlem and Essen takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Haarlem to Essen. 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 13m
Duration
231 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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€24–59

Haarlem to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Haarlem and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express13h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Haarlem to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 231.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duisburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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