The average train between Essen and Lelystad takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Lelystad. 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 once daily between Essen and Lelystad. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 56m • 2 changes
3h 2m • 2 changes
3h 2m • 2 changes
3h 2m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lelystad station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Essen to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.
Book your Essen to Lelystad train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Lelystad is 157.4 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lelystad Centrum via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 5m.
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