The train between Hilversum and Essen takes 2h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Hilversum 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 once daily between Hilversum and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hilversum is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 30m • 2 changes
2h 30m • 2 changes
2h 30m • 2 changes
2h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hilversum to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hilversum station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Hilversum to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Hilversum to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Hilversum to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hilversum and Essen is 152.2 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
