There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Almelo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain Re42 / ...
- Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain Rb51
3h 28m€23–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
- Take the bus from [Enschede] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein to [Almelo] Voorzijde station, Busplein halte Abus Snelbus ipv trein
4h 1m€21–28Drive 125.6 km
- Drive from Essen to Almelocar 125.6 km
1h 26m€24–34Train via Coesfeld
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Coesfeld, Bahnhoftrain Re14
- Take the train from Coesfeld, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain Rb51
3h 38m
Essen to Almelo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Almelo is to bus which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Almelo is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Almelo station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at [Almelo] Voorzijde station, Busplein halte A via [Enschede] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Almelo. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Almelo via Dülmen, Bahnhof and Enschede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Essen and Almelo is 137 km. The road distance is 125.6 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Almelo without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €23 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Essen to Almelo, including transfers.
Essen to Almelo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Almelo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Almelo is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €23 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €29 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Almelo, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Almelo via Dülmen, Bahnhof and Enschede in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to [Almelo] Voorzijde station, Busplein halte A via Enschede and [Enschede] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein in around 4h 1m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Coesfeld, Bahnhof to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- 0203 6688 9477
- [email protected]
- Website
- RheinRuhrBahn
Train from Essen Hbf to Coesfeld, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- RheinRuhrBahn
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from [Enschede] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein to [Almelo] Voorzijde station, Busplein halte A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from [Enschede] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein to [Almelo] Voorzijde station, Busplein halte A
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- Blauwnet
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Almelo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Essen to Almelo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dülmen, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Almelo is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Essen to Almelo.
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