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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Almere is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 7m.

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 7m and costs €30 - €50.

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 45m.

How far is it from Essen to Almere?

The distance between Essen and Almere is 238 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 bus which takes 3h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Essen to Almere, including transfers.

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 bus which takes 3h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 3h 45m.

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 7m to drive from Essen to Almere.

Where can I stay near Almere?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Almere.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Almere by bus, train, night train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 2m
Drive 182.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Almerecar 182.4 km
2h 7m
€33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Sprinter / ...
3h 45m
€38–113
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Sprinter / ...
3h 18m
€37–283

Essen to Almere by train

57Weekly Trains

3h 45mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.1 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Almere Centrum via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 45m.

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