The average train between Essen and Almere takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Almere. 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 every 4 hours between Essen and Almere. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Almere at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Almere? 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 Almere. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at Almere Centrum station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Essen to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.
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The distance between Essen and Almere is 159.1 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Almere Centrum via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 46m.