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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Edam is to bus which costs €32 - €35 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Edam is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Edam?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Edam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Edam, Weerenstraat via Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Edam?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Edam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Edam?

The distance between Essen and Edam is 235 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Edam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs €32 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Essen to Edam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Edam bus from?

Essen to Edam bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Edam train from?

Essen to Edam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Edam?

The best way to get from Essen to Edam is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs €32 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Duisburg Hbf, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Essen to Edam bus arrive?

Essen to Edam bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where does the Essen to Edam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Edam?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Edam is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Essen to Edam.

Where can I stay near Edam?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Edam.

Essen to Edam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Edam by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 8m
€32–34
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 27m
€28–98
Train via Duisburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 55m
€29–66
Drive 215.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Edamcar 215.3 km
2h 23m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Drf
7h 3m
Fly, line 316 bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Edam, Watermolenbus
3h 28m
€136–320

Essen to Edam by train and bus

49Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €25–28 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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