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

The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Essen is to bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Purmerend and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Purmerend to Essen. However, there are services departing from Purmerend, Rozenstraat and arriving at Essen Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Purmerend to Essen?

The distance between Purmerend and Essen is 222 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Purmerend to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €27 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Purmerend to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Essen bus from?

Purmerend to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Train or bus from Purmerend to Essen?

The best way to get from Purmerend to Essen is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €27 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Purmerend to Essen bus arrive?

Purmerend to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Purmerend to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Essen is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Purmerend to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2488+ hotels available in Essen.

Purmerend to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Purmerend 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
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 26m
€27–61
Bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
5h 32m
€22–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 47m
Drive 211.4 km
1. Drive from Purmerend to Essencar 211.4 km
2h 23m
€38–55
Fly, train
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
3h 3m
€122–298

Purmerend to Essen by bus and train

96Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.7 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €19–50 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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