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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Netherlands is to bus which costs €19 - €45 and takes 5h.

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 13m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Netherlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

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 204 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 train via Arnhem which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Essen to Netherlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Netherlands bus from?

Essen to Netherlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 train via Arnhem which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 5h.

Where does the Essen to Netherlands bus arrive?

Essen to Netherlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk 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 13m to drive from Essen to Netherlands.

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

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Where can I stay near Netherlands?

There are 2688+ hotels available in Netherlands.

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 train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam CentraalIntercity / ...
2h 43m
€37–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN885 / ...
5h
€19–43
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalNj
2h 46m
€30–260
Drive 201.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Amsterdam201.3 km
2h 13m
€36–51
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalIce / ...
3h 8m
€36–110
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 50m
€114–323

Essen to Netherlands by train

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Distance: 204 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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