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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lelystad is to bus and line 302 bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lelystad is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Lelystad station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lelystad, Station Centrum via Arnhem, Centraal Station - J, Apeldoorn, Station and Harderwijk, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lelystad Centrum via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Essen to Lelystad?

The distance between Essen and Lelystad is 232 km. The road distance is 183.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lelystad without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €26 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Essen to Lelystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lelystad bus from?

Essen to Lelystad bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lelystad train from?

Essen to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Lelystad?

The best way to get from Essen to Lelystad is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €26 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Essen to Lelystad bus arrive?

Essen to Lelystad bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Arnhem Centraal Station.

Where does the Essen to Lelystad train arrive?

Essen to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lelystad?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lelystad is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Essen to Lelystad.

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

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Where can I stay near Lelystad?

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Essen to Lelystad - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 302 bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain
3h 15m
€26–97
Bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - J to Apeldoorn, Station - Bbus 302
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Harderwijk, Stationbus 206
5h 11m
€31–37
Drive 183.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lelystadcar 183.2 km
2h 3m
€34–48
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Lelystad Centrumtrain
3h 16m
€135–339
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain
4h 41m
€42–66

Essen to Lelystad by train

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Distance: 232.1 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lelystad Centrum via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Lelystad, Station Centrum via Arnhem Centraal Station, Arnhem, Centraal Station - J, Apeldoorn, Station, and Harderwijk, Station in around 5h 11m.

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