The average train between Essen and Almelo takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Almelo. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Almelo station via Dülmen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Essen to Almelo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Almelo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Enschede station.
The distance between Essen and Almelo is 102.9 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Almelo via Dülmen, Bahnhof and Enschede in around 3h 20m.