The average train between Netherlands and Essen takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Netherlands 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 4 hours between Netherlands and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Essen. However, there are services departing from Netherlands station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Netherlands to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Netherlands to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Netherlands to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Netherlands and Essen is 128.9 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–50 and the journey takes 1h 51m.