Essen to Lelystad Trains

Essen to Lelystad trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lelystad takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. 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 45m
Duration: 232 km
Distance: €46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
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Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain

3h 19m

€26–108

Essen to Lelystad train times

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 8:26 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 26, 2026

10:56 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 41m • 3 changes
11:26 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
12:56 PM → 4:37 PM
3h 41m • 3 changes
1:26 PM → 5:37 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, July 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 28, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 29, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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