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

The cheapest way to get from Volendam to Essen is to bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Volendam and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Volendam to Essen. However, there are services departing from Volendam, Volendam Centrum and arriving at Essen Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Volendam to Essen?

The distance between Volendam and Essen is 225 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 35m and costs €29 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Volendam to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Volendam to Essen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Volendam to Essen?

The best way to get from Volendam to Essen is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Volendam to Essen bus arrive?

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

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 754+ 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 35m
€30–63
Bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
5h 16m
€24–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 53m
Drive 214.6 km
1. Drive from Volendam to Essencar 214.6 km
2h 25m
€38–55
Line 316 bus, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
3h 10m
€125–292

Volendam to Essen by bus and train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 224.9 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €20–50 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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