The average train between Haarlem and Essen takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Haarlem and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Essen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Haarlem to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Haarlem to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Haarlem to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Haarlem and Essen is 192.6 km. The road distance is 222 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 48m.