What is the cheapest way to get from Almelo to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Almelo to Essen is to bus which costs €10 - €14 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Almelo to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Almelo to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Almelo and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Almelo to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Almelo, Centrumplein and arriving at Essen central train station via Hengelo, Centraal Station and Enschede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Almelo and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Almelo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Almelo and arriving at Essen Hbf via Enschede and Dülmen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Almelo to Essen?

The distance between Almelo and Essen is 137 km. The road distance is 124.2 km.

How do I travel from Almelo to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Almelo to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €27 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Almelo to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Almelo to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almelo to Essen bus from?

Almelo to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Enschede station.

Where do I catch the Almelo to Essen train from?

Almelo to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Enschede station.

Train or bus from Almelo to Essen?

The best way to get from Almelo to Essen is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €27 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €14 and takes 5h.

Where does the Almelo to Essen bus arrive?

Almelo to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Almelo to Essen train arrive?

Almelo to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dülmen, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Almelo to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Almelo to Essen is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Almelo to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2547+ hotels available in Essen.

Almelo to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Almelo to Essen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Enschede to Dülmen, BahnhofRb51
2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Essen HbfRe42 / ...
2h 59m
€28–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Enschede to Essen central train station027
5h
€10–14
Drive 124.2 km
1. Drive from Almelo to Essen124.2 km
1h 28m
€22–32
Train via Coesfeld
1. Take the train from Enschede to Coesfeld, BahnhofRb51
2. Take the train from Coesfeld, Bahnhof to Essen HbfRe14
3h 44m

Almelo to Essen by train

221Weekly Trains

2h 59mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Almelo to Essen Hbf via Enschede and Dülmen, Bahnhof in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Enschede to Essen central train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 3h.

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