The average train between Essen and Lelystad takes 3h 52m 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.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Lelystad. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Lelystad? 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 Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lelystad station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Essen to Lelystad train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Lelystad train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.
Book your Essen to Lelystad train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
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 Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 3h 22m.