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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Edam is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 22m.

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 22m and costs €35 - €60.

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 4m.

How far is it from Essen to Edam?

The distance between Essen and Edam is 226 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 train which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m 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.

Train or bus from Essen to Edam?

The best way to get from Essen to Edam is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Essen to Edam bus arrive?

Essen to Edam bus services, operated by GrandBus, 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 22m to drive from Essen to Edam.

Where can I stay near Edam?

There are 1873+ hotels available in Edam.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Edam 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 Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 77
2h 47m
€43–102
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 23m
€28–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 4m
Drive 215.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Edamcar 215.3 km
2h 22m
€39–56
Fly, line 314 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, Busstation Edambus
3h 15m
€145–353

Essen to Edam by train and bus

35Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.1 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 2h 15m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 27m.

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