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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Volendam is to bus which costs €18 - €50 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Volendam is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.

How far is it from Essen to Volendam?

The distance between Essen and Volendam is 231 km. The road distance is 214.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Volendam without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Essen to Volendam, including transfers.

Train or bus from Essen to Volendam?

The best way to get from Essen to Volendam is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €50 and takes 4h 15m.

Can I drive from Essen to Volendam?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Volendam is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Essen to Volendam.

Where can I stay near Volendam?

There are 1726+ hotels available in Volendam.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Volendam 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 Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 42m
€36–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 037 / ...
4h 15m
€18–46
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 20m
€30–260
Drive 214.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Volendamcar 214.5 km
2h 21m
€38–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerichtrain Re
2. Take the bus from Emmerich, Emm Bahnhof to Nijmegen, Centraal Stationbus 58
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
5h 17m
€37–98
Fly, line 316 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 Volendam, Volendam Centrumbus
3h 26m

Essen to Volendam by train and bus

42Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.6 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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