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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Volendam is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 21m.

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 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Volendam?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Volendam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Volendam, Volendam Centrum via Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Volendam?

The distance between Essen and Volendam is 226 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 2h 45m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Essen to Volendam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Volendam bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Volendam?

The best way to get from Essen to Volendam is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Essen to Volendam bus arrive?

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

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 1766+ hotels available in Volendam.

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

There are 5 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 Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 77
2h 45m
€43–96
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 16m
€27–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 57m
Drive 214.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Volendamcar 214.5 km
2h 21m
€39–56
Train, fly, line 316 bus
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
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Volendam, Volendam Centrumbus
3h 13m
€145–349

Essen to Volendam by train and bus

35Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.7 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–90 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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