The average train between Almere and Essen takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Almere and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Almere is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

7h 1m • 1 change

3h 31m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Almere to Essen. However, there are services departing from Almere station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Almere to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Hilversum station.
Almere to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Almere to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Almere and Essen is 159.1 km. The road distance is 209 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Hilversum to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 2h 7m.