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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Almelo takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Almelo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 11m
Duration
137 km
Distance
€27
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain train Re42 / ...
  2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain train Rb51
3h 18m
€20–81

Essen to Almelo train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Almelo. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Almelo at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Dülmen, Bahnhof and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 55m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Almelo? 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.

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  • Distance: 137.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Almelo via Dülmen, Bahnhof and Enschede in around 3h 18m.

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