The average bus between Essen and Hoofddorp takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essen to Hoofddorp. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Essen and Hoofddorp. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Hoofddorp at 9:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal Station and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 41m • 1 change
3h 49m • 1 change
3h 29m • 1 change
3h 25m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Essen to Hoofddorp? 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 bus from Essen to Hoofddorp. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal Station via Amsterdam Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Essen to Hoofddorp bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Hoofddorp bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station.
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The distance between Essen and Hoofddorp is 185.1 km. The road distance is 210 km.
GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €25–28 and the journey takes 2h 27m.