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

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

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 17m.

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 17m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m 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 17m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can line 329 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 22m.

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.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Almere to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 329 bus, 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 17m
€41–103
Drive 182.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Almere to Essencar 182.5 km
2h 11m
€32–46
Line 329 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Almere Stad, Busstation 't Oor to Amsterdam, Amstelstationbus 329
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 22m
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
3h 10m
€118–338
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Essenbus Kyiv-Utrecht
9h 51m

Almere to Essen by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.7 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almere Stad, Busstation 't Oor to Essen Hbf via Amsterdam, Amstelstation, Amsterdam Amstel, Amsterdam Centraal, and Amsterdam Centraal Station in around 4h 22m.

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