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 €31 - €34 and takes 3h 10m.

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 22m 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 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Volendam?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Volendam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 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 3h 10m and costs €31 - €34.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m 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.

Where do I catch the Essen to Volendam train from?

Essen to Volendam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Volendam?

The best way to get from Essen to Volendam is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €31 - €34. Alternatively, you can train via Duisburg Hbf, which costs €28 - €70 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Essen to Volendam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Volendam train arrive?

Essen to Volendam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 22m to drive from Essen to Volendam.

Where can I stay near Volendam?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Volendam.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Volendam by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 10m
€32–33
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 29m
€27–97
Train via Duisburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 58m
€28–70
Drive 214.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Volendamcar 214.5 km
2h 22m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Drf
7h 5m
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 31m
€135–329

Essen to Volendam by train and bus

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.9 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €25–28 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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