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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Netherlands is to bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Netherlands is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Netherlands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Netherlands?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Essen to Netherlands?

The distance between Essen and Netherlands is 210 km. The road distance is 201.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Netherlands without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs .

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

The bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Netherlands bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Netherlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Netherlands?

The best way to get from Essen to Netherlands is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Essen to Netherlands bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Netherlands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Netherlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Netherlands is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Essen to Netherlands.

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

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Where can I stay near Netherlands?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Netherlands 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
2h 27m
Bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 037 / ...
3h 54m
€18–31
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 13m
€36–110
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
2h 46m
€30–260
Drive 201.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Amsterdamcar 201.3 km
2h 14m
€36–51
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 49m
€114–323

Essen to Netherlands by train

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3h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.9 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Netherlands?

GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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