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How to get fromEssen to Netherlandsby train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Netherlands by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train 77
    2h 15m
    €35–100
  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain night train Nj
    2h 46m
    €21–95
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2h 27m
  4. Drive 201.3 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Amsterdamcar car 201.3 km
    2h 14m
    €37–53
  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUS - AMS
    2h 43m
    €139–347

Essen to Netherlands by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and 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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