There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Edam by train, bus, night train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2h 47m€29–51Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 24m€28–98Bus
- Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 5m€33–35Drive 215.3 km
- Drive from Essen to Edamcar 215.3 km
2h 23m€40–57Train, line 316 bus
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 77
- Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Edam, Weerenstraatbus 316
2h 50m€45–80Fly, line 316 bus
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
- Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Edam, Watermolenbus
3h 24m€133–337
Essen to Edam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Edam is to train which costs €29 - €55 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Edam is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €60.
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 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Edam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Essen and Edam is 229 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Edam without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €29 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Essen to Edam, including transfers.
Essen to Edam bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Edam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Edam is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €29 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €33 - €35 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Edam, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal twice a week. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €26–28 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- igoruzhanskyi@grandbus.com.ua
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–28
- Website
- Grand Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Edam bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station.
Essen to Edam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Edam is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Essen to Edam.
There are 1829+ hotels available in Edam.