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

The cheapest way to get from Almere to Essen is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 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 10m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Almere and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Almere station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Almere Stad, Busstation 't Oor and arriving at Essen central train station via Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena and Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Almere to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almere to Essen bus from?

Almere to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

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 32m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Almere to Essen bus arrive?

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

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 10m 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?

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

There are 4 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 CentraalSprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 32m
€40–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Essen central train station056
5h 19m
€21–36
Drive 182.5 km
1. Drive from Almere to Essen182.5 km
2h 10m
€33–48
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
3h 7m
€119–338

Almere to Essen by train

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Distance: 208.7 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Essen central train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €13–25 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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