The average train between Purmerend and Essen takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Purmerend 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 4 times a day between Purmerend and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Centraal Station and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Essen. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Essen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Purmerend to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Purmerend to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Purmerend to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Purmerend and Essen is 182.6 km. The road distance is 231 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 1h 59m.