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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Essen is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Essen is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Essen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Essen is 204 km. The road distance is 200.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Amsterdam to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Essen bus from?

Amsterdam to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Essen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Essen is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Essen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Essen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Essen is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Amsterdam to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Essen?

Book your Amsterdam to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2357+ hotels available in Essen.

Amsterdam to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 12m
€35–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
4h 30m
€17–40
Night train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 41m
€30–260
Drive 200.6 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Essencar 200.6 km
2h 17m
€36–52
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
2h 35m
€113–346

Amsterdam to Essen by train

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Distance: 204 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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