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Essen to Lelystad trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lelystad takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times 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.

3h 1m
Duration
232 km
Distance
€45
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 77
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
  3. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain train
3h 5m
€33–80

Essen to Lelystad train times

Trains run 3 times a day 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 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 232.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lelystad, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lelystad Centrum via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 5m.

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