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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Volendam is to bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 11m.

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.

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 58m.

How far is it from Essen to Volendam?

The distance between Essen and Volendam is 232 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 bus which takes 2h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m 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 bus which takes 2h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 3h 44m.

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 1739+ 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 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 58m
Bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 037 / ...
4h 11m
€17–32
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 44m
€36–110
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 17m
€30–260
Drive 214.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Volendamcar 214.5 km
2h 21m
€38–54
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 20m

Essen to Volendam by train and bus

43Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.7 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Volendam, 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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