The average train between Essen and Almere takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Almere. 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 Essen and Almere. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Almere at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 18m • 2 changes

3h 10m • 2 changes

2h 54m • 2 changes

3h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Almere? 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 Essen to Almere. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Almere station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Essen to Almere train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Almere train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Almere Centrum station.
Book your Essen to Almere train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Almere is 159.1 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Almere Centrum via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 46m.