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The average train between Haarlem and Essen takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. 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 25m
Duration
222 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Haarlem to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 47m
€23–73

Haarlem to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Haarlem and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express7h 27m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express7h 27m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 222.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Haarlem to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 47m.

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