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

The cheapest way to get from Holland to Essen is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holland to Essen is to fly and train which takes 1h 34m and costs €170 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Holland and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Holland to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, IBM and arriving at Essen Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Holland and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Holland to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Henk Sneevlietweg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Amsterdam Zuid, Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Holland to Essen?

The distance between Holland and Essen is 230 km. The road distance is 206.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Holland to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Holland to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holland to Essen bus from?

Holland to Essen bus services, operated by GVB, depart from Amsterdam, IBM station.

Where do I catch the Holland to Essen train from?

Holland to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Holland to Essen?

The best way to get from Holland to Essen is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can line 18 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Holland to Essen bus arrive?

Holland to Essen bus services, operated by GVB, arrive at Amsterdam, Centraal Station.

Where does the Holland to Essen train arrive?

Holland to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Holland to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Holland to Essen is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Holland to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Holland to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, line 18 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Holland to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
1h 34m
€171–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
4h 49m
€17–28
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 9m
€38–112
Line 18 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam, IBM to Amsterdam, Centraal Stationbus 18
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 4m
Drive 206.2 km
1. Drive from Holland to Essencar 206.2 km
2h 17m
€37–53

Holland to Essen by subway and train

98Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 230.1 km
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Holland, Nord-Holland, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam, IBM to Essen Hbf via Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Amsterdam Centraal Station in around 4h 4m.

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