Essen to Enschede by train
Enschede lies 85 km (53 mi) north of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 45 min at the speeds typical of Germany and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 104 km (64 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Essen | Enschede | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 593,085 | 153,655 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Enschede railway station, Enschede Kennispark railway station, Glanerbrug railway station |
| Postal codes | 45127–45359 | 7511–7548 |
What changes when you arrive in Enschede
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Essen to Enschede
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Staying in Enschede
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Common questions
How far is Enschede from Essen?
85 km (53 mi) in a straight line, north of Essen; by road roughly 104 km (64 mi).
How long does it take to get from Essen to Enschede by train?
About 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Enschede?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Enschede?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.