Train Zwolle to Essen from €36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Zwolle and Essen takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. 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 18m
Duration: 183 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Zwolle to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Zwolle and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zwolle is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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