Zwolle to Essen Trains

Zwolle to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zwolle and Essen takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Zwolle 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 17m
Duration: 183 km
Distance: €34
Average price: 5 times a day
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3h 16m

€20–97

Zwolle to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zwolle and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zwolle is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 2, 2026

11:50 PM → 7:53 AM
Arrives next day
8h 3m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 3, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 3:49 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 4, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 3:49 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 5, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 3:49 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 3:49 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 3:49 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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