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

The cheapest way to get from Hoofddorp to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hoofddorp to Essen is to fly and train which takes 2h 23m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Hoofddorp and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hoofddorp to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp Centrum and arriving at Essen central train station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Hoofddorp and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hoofddorp to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp and arriving at Essen Hbf via Schiphol Airport, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Hoofddorp to Essen?

The distance between Hoofddorp and Essen is 214 km. The road distance is 211 km.

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

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €35 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Hoofddorp to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hoofddorp to Essen bus from?

Hoofddorp to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Hoofddorp to Essen train from?

Hoofddorp to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.

Train or bus from Hoofddorp to Essen?

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Essen is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Hoofddorp to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hoofddorp to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hoofddorp to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hoofddorp to Essen is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Hoofddorp to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2558+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Hoofddorp to Essen 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 Schiphol Airport to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 1m
€39–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen central train station037 / ...
4h 34m
€19–40
Night train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Essen HbfNj
4h 4m
€35–271
Drive 211 km
1. Drive from Hoofddorp to Essen211 km
2h 27m
€38–55
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 23m
€112–322

Hoofddorp to Essen by train

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Distance: 213.7 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Hoofddorp to Essen Hbf via Schiphol Airport, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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