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The average train between Netherlands and Essen takes 2h 19m 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.

2h 19m
Duration
204 km
Distance
€27
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Oberhausen Hbf

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  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 9m
€22–54

Netherlands to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Netherlands and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 27m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 26m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 203.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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