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The average train between Holland and Essen takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Holland 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 22m
Duration
204 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 51m
€22–83

Holland to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Holland and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Holland is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Station Zuid and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 49m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 49m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 49m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express8h 31m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 4m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 4m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 46m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 19m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 19m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 46m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 49m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 49m • 3 changes

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    GVBNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holland 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: 203.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Holland, Nord-Holland, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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