Essen to Amersfoort by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Essen to Amersfoort? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 137 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Essen and Amersfoort

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €27.34, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Essen to Amersfoort train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:44.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:46.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:44.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:09.

  • 15 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 55 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Essen to Amersfoort

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 11 minutes, crossing a total distance of 137 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Essen and Amersfoort?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Essen and Amersfoort 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Essen to Amersfoort

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Amersfoort city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Essen to Amersfoort by train?

The trip from Essen to Amersfoort covers a distance of 137 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Essen to Amersfoort?

The lowest price on this route is €27.34. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

How far in advance can I book my Essen to Amersfoort train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 6 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Essen to Amersfoort by train?

The shortest trip is 2 hours and 11 minutes.