Amsterdam → Essen

1.3 a dayfastest 1h57Deutsche Bahn, ÖBBHigh-speedNight train

Direct trains · no change

05:01 → 07:11
ICE 141 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h105 stops
Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
05:14 → 07:11
ICE 77 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
1h575 stops
Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
07:10 → 09:55
ICE 143 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h455 stops
Runs: Only Sat 24 Oct, Sun 25 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
07:31 → 09:55
ICE 77 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h245 stops
Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
08:40 → 11:19
ICE 145 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h395 stops
Runs: Only Sat 24 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
09:01 → 11:19
ICE 145 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h185 stops
Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
09:11 → 11:19
ICE 77 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h085 stops
Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
10:50 → 13:05
ICE 77 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h155 stops
Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
13:31 → 16:00
ICE 77 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h295 stops
Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
15:07 → 17:17
ICE 77 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h105 stops
Runs: Only Sat 17 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
15:11 → 17:17
ICE 77 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h065 stops
Runs: Only Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
17:31 → 20:01
ICE 77 High-speed
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h305 stops
Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
17:36 → 20:42
NJ 421 Night train
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
3h064 stops
Runs: Only Sun 25 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
17:40 → 20:42
NJ 421 Night train
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
3h024 stops
Runs: Only Tue 20 Oct, Wed 21 Oct, Thu 22 Oct, Fri 23 Oct, Sat 24 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
18:01 → 20:42
NJ 421 Night train
Amsterdam Centraal → Essen Hbf · via Utrecht, Arnhem
2h414 stops
Runs: Only Sat 10 Oct, Sun 11 Oct, Mon 12 Oct, Tue 13 Oct, Wed 14 Oct…ÖBB ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (at, de_delfi, de_fv, de_rv, nl_ovapi) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

The train wins by 1h57

Train · fastest direct2h08

Before departure10 min
ICE 771h57
From Essen Hbf1 min

Plane · nonstop AMS–DUS4h05

To Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)15 min
Check-in & security1h30
Flight AMS–DUS55 min
Landing to exit20 min
From DUS1h05

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance. Nonstop airlines: KLM.