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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Essen is to bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Zaandam and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Essen?

The distance between Zaandam and Essen is 216 km. The road distance is 208.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Zaandam to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zaandam to Essen?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Essen is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Zaandam to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zaandam to Essen train arrive?

Zaandam to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Essen is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Zaandam to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2623+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Zaandam 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 Zaandam to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 50m
€44–85
Bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
4h 46m
€18–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 58m
Drive 208.9 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Essencar 208.9 km
2h 21m
€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 48m
€115–328

Zaandam to Essen by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.6 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Zaandam to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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