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Trip Summary
You can pick from 87 daily train trips between Amsterdam-Zuidoost and Essen. The average train journey from Amsterdam-Zuidoost to Essen takes 6 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 36 minutes.
| Distance | 128 mi (206 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 0m |
| Lowest price | $22.50 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Amsterdam-Zuidoost to Essen
- DB Intercity tickets: $34 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $23 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: $39 one-way
Which train should you take from Amsterdam-Zuidoost to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Amsterdam-Zuidoost to Essen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 51 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 26 | 4h 53m | $56.02 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 51 | 6h 9m | $54.32 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 7h 16m | $52.68 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Amsterdam-Zuidoost to Essen start from $39, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Amsterdam-Zuidoost leaves from Amsterdam Holendrecht and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Essen(Oldb) .
From Amsterdam-Zuidoost to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 16 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Amsterdam-Zuidoost and Essen is approximately 128 miles, or 206 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 36 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.
Trains departing from Amsterdam-Zuidoost to Essen tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Amsterdam-Zuidoost at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 87 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 Essen to Amsterdam-Zuidoost.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Amsterdam-Zuidoost?
Main departure station: Amsterdam Holendrecht
There are two stations in Amsterdam-Zuidoost where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Amsterdam-Zuidoost:
Amsterdam Holendrecht
Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen(Oldb)
Essen (Oldb) is a small train station in the village of Essen in northern Germany, to the south of Bremen. The station itself serves one regional line, the RE18, that frequently runs to Osnabrück and Wilhelmshaven, from where you can find regular connections into Bremen. Although the station is small and without amenities, the village of Essen has a few restaurants and a supermarket not far from the station where you can find supplies before you travel. There is also parking directly outside the station, and local bus stops for getting around the village.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen(Oldb)
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