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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Essen is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at Essen central train station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Essen?

The distance between Schiphol and Essen is 219 km. The road distance is 208.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Schiphol to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Essen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Schiphol to Essen?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Essen is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Schiphol to Essen bus arrive?

Schiphol to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Essen central train station.

Can I drive from Schiphol to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Essen is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Schiphol to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2359+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Schiphol 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 Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 19m
€40–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 037 / ...
4h 44m
€19–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 3m
Drive 208.6 km
1. Drive from Schiphol to Essencar 208.6 km
2h 14m
€37–53
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
2h 46m
€113–322

Schiphol to Essen by bus and train

286Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.4 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Essen Hbf via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen central train station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 20m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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