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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Almere is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Almere is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Almere?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Almere. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Almere Stad, Hortus via Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Almere?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Almere. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Almere Centrum via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Essen to Almere?

The distance between Essen and Almere is 209 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Almere without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Essen to Almere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Almere bus from?

Essen to Almere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Almere train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Almere?

The best way to get from Essen to Almere is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Essen to Almere bus arrive?

Essen to Almere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where does the Essen to Almere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Almere?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Almere is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Essen to Almere.

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

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Where can I stay near Almere?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Almere.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Almere by train, bus, night train, 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 Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere CentrumSprinter / ...
3h 40m
€41–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum056
4h 28m
€23–39
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht CentraalNj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere CentrumSprinter / ...
3h 18m
€40–272
Drive 182.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Almere182.4 km
2h 6m
€33–47
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3h 13m
€117–334

Essen to Almere by train

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Distance: 208.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Almere Centrum via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum 5 times a week. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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