The average train between Lelystad and Essen takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Lelystad and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Lelystad is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Almere Centrum and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lelystad to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lelystad to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lelystad station and arriving at Essen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Lelystad to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.
Lelystad to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Lelystad to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Lelystad and Essen is 157.4 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Essen Hbf via Almere Centrum, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 23m.