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Lelystad to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lelystad and Essen takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h. 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 12m
Duration
232 km
Distance
€45
Average price
5 times a day
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 Essen Hbftrain train Ice
4h 3m
€25–110

Lelystad to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lelystad and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lelystad is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 232.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Essen Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 3m.

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