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

The cheapest way to get from Volendam to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Volendam to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €55.

How far is it from Volendam to Essen?

The distance between Volendam and Essen is 227 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Volendam to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Volendam to Essen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Volendam to Essen?

The best way to get from Volendam to Essen is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.

Can I drive from Volendam to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Volendam to Essen is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Volendam to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 412+ hotels available in Essen.

Volendam to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 316 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Volendam 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 40m
€35–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
6h 5m
€19–44
Drive 214.6 km
1. Drive from Volendam to Essencar 214.6 km
2h 25m
€38–55
Line 316 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Volendam, Volendam Centrum to Amsterdam, Centraal Stationbus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 14m
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen-Sterkradetrain Stoptrein RE19
5h 8m
€37–81

Volendam to Essen by bus and train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227.5 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf every 3 hours. 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 €18–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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