The average train between Almere and Essen takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Almere to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Almere and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Almere is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 36m • 2 changes

3h 43m • 2 changes

2h 54m • 2 changes

3h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Almere to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Almere to Essen. However, there are services departing from Almere station and arriving at Essen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Almere to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.
Almere to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Almere to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Almere and Essen is 159.1 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Almere Centrum to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 59m.