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Trip Summary
9 trains operate daily from Essen to Zaandam. The train trip from Essen to Zaandam is usually about 3 hours and 42 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 115 mi (185 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 25m |
Lowest price | £41.29 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Zaandam?
2 train services operate from Essen to Zaandam. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 9 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 9 | 3h 54m | £42.38 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 3h 26m | £41.29 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Zaandam start from £41, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Zaandam. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Zaandam trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Zaandam train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Zaandam faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Zaandam is approximately 115 miles, or 185 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Zaandam on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Essen at 03:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 9 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Zaandam to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Zaandam?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Zaandam has one train station.
Train stations in Zaandam:
Train Station
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