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Hilversum to Essen trains

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The average train between Hilversum and Essen takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times 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.

2h 27m
Duration
191 km
Distance
€36
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Hilversum to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Hilversum and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hilversum is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 191 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once a week.

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