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

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Essen is to bus which costs €20 - €50 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat and arriving at Essen central train station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Netherlands and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Netherlands to Essen?

The distance between Netherlands and Essen is 204 km. The road distance is 200.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Netherlands to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Netherlands to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Essen bus from?

Netherlands to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Netherlands to Essen?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Essen is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Netherlands to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Netherlands to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Netherlands to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Essen is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Netherlands to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Netherlands to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Netherlands to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Netherlands to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 21m
€35–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
5h 49m
€21–49
Drive 200.6 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Essencar 200.6 km
2h 17m
€36–52
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
2h 35m
€114–346

Netherlands to Essen by train

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Distance: 203.9 km
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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