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Trip Overview

The average train between Almere and Essen takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Almere to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 56m
Duration
218 km
Distance
€32
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Almere to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Almere and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Almere is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Almere to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Almere to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Almere, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Almere Centrum to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 58m.

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