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 €20 - €45 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holland to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Holland and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Holland to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Anderlechtlaan and arriving at Essen central train station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

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, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Holland to Essen?

The distance between Holland and Essen is 204 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 via Arnhem which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m 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 FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Holland to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Holland to Essen?

The best way to get from Holland to Essen is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Holland to Essen bus arrive?

Holland to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Holland to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holland to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Holland to Essen is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Holland to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Holland to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Holland to Essen by train, bus, 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 via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf78 / ...
2h 48m
€43–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train station037 / ...
5h 23m
€21–44
Drive 206.2 km
1. Drive from Holland to Essen206.2 km
2h 16m
€37–53
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
2h 30m
€114–323
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 23m
€39–112
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce
3h 37m
€38–124

Holland to Essen by subway and train

309Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.7 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a subway from Amsterdam, Henk Sneevlietweg to Essen Hbf via Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Amsterdam Zuid, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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