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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Hoofddorp is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 3h 10m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Hoofddorp?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Hoofddorp?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hoofddorp. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hoofddorp via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Essen to Hoofddorp?

The distance between Essen and Hoofddorp is 229 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Hoofddorp without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €16 - €35.

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

The bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hoofddorp bus from?

Essen to Hoofddorp bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hoofddorp train from?

Essen to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Hoofddorp?

The best way to get from Essen to Hoofddorp is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Essen to Hoofddorp bus arrive?

Essen to Hoofddorp bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Essen to Hoofddorp train arrive?

Essen to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Hoofddorp?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hoofddorp is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Essen to Hoofddorp.

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

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

Where can I stay near Hoofddorp?

There are 2839+ hotels available in Hoofddorp.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Hoofddorp 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 central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport037 / ...
3h 10m
€16–35
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol AirportIntercity
3h 15m
€40–119
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalNj
3h 14m
€37–271
Drive 210.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Hoofddorp210.5 km
2h 23m
€38–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
2h 26m
€111–319

Essen to Hoofddorp by bus

25Weekly Buses

3h 10mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.7 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp Centrum via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Schiphol Airport, and Schiphol, Airport in around 3h 15m.

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