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

The cheapest way to get from Almere to Essen is to train which costs €22 - €60 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almere to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Almere and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Almere to Essen. However, there are services departing from Almere Centrum and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Almere to Essen?

The distance between Almere and Essen is 209 km. The road distance is 182.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Almere to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €22 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Almere to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almere to Essen train from?

Almere to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.

Train or bus from Almere to Essen?

The best way to get from Almere to Essen is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €22 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Almere to Essen train arrive?

Almere to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Almere to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Almere to Essen is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Almere to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Almere to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2498+ hotels available in Essen.

Almere to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Almere to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Almere Centrum to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 19m
€23–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 58m
Drive 182.5 km
1. Drive from Almere to Essencar 182.5 km
2h 11m
€33–48
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
2h 54m
€122–300
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen-Sterkradetrain Re / ...
4h 24m
€54–91

Almere to Essen by train

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.7 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Almere Centrum to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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