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Lelystad to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lelystad and Essen takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Lelystad to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration
232 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain train
  2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice
3h 8m
€24–87

Lelystad to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Lelystad and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Lelystad is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 232.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 8m.

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