Train Essen to Lelystad from €51 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lelystad takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 57m
Duration: 232 km
Distance: €51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 23m

€28–89

Essen to Lelystad train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Lelystad. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:32 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:11 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 2m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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