Lelystad to Essen Trains

Lelystad to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lelystad and Essen takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day 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 38m
Duration: 232 km
Distance: €44
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

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3h 4m

€24–76

Lelystad to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lelystad and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Lelystad is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:48 PM → 8:35 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 8:50 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
5:48 PM → 9:27 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
8:48 PM → 5:35 AM
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8h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:18 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 4:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:18 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 4:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:18 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 4:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:18 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
12:18 PM → 4:27 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:36 AM → 10:05 AM
6h 29m • 3 changes

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