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

The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Essen is to bus and line 302 bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 42m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lelystad and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lelystad station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lelystad, Station Centrum and arriving at Essen Hbf via Harderwijk, Station, Apeldoorn, Station - G and Arnhem Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Lelystad and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lelystad to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Essen?

The distance between Lelystad and Essen is 232 km. The road distance is 183.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lelystad to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €25 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Lelystad to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Essen bus from?

Lelystad to Essen bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Harderwijk, Station.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Essen train from?

Lelystad to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lelystad Centrum station.

Train or bus from Lelystad to Essen?

The best way to get from Lelystad to Essen is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €25 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Lelystad to Essen bus arrive?

Lelystad to Essen bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Apeldoorn, Station.

Where does the Lelystad to Essen train arrive?

Lelystad to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Lelystad to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lelystad to Essen is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Lelystad to Essen.

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

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

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

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1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain Ice
3h 50m
€26–115
Bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Harderwijk, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 206
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station - G to Arnhem, Centraal Station - Hbus 302
3. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus
5h 42m
€31–38
Drive 183.5 km
1. Drive from Lelystad to Essencar 183.5 km
2h 7m
€33–48
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 30m
€135–315
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Duelmentrain Re
4. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re2
4h 14m
€37–66

Lelystad to Essen by train

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Distance: 232.1 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Essen Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Essen Hbf via Harderwijk, Station, Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem, Centraal Station - H, and Arnhem Centraal Station in around 5h 42m.

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