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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Amsterdam to Essen

Composite routes from Amsterdam to Essen

Cheapest
1 h 41 min
Car
135 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
De Lijn
Website
FlixBus
Website
2h 5m
Every 2 hours
$15.22–$21.74
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
2h 5m
Every 4 hours
$16.30–$22.83
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
De Lijn
Website
35 min
Hourly
$2.65
+32 70 22 02 00
+32 70 22 02 00
Call
Airlines
Found: 1
KLM
Website
KLM
Website
45 min
Every day
$184.78–$597.83
Train operators
Found: 4
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
European Sleeper
Website
NS
Website
1h 20m
Hourly
$19.57–$48.91
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
1h 20m
Hourly
$48.91–$103.26
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
38 min
Every 20 minutes
$5.22–$7.61
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Call
European Sleeper
Website
2h 12m
3 times a week
$11.96–$17.39
[email protected]
Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Essen is to bus and line 72 bus and line 67 bus which costs $20.65 - $28.26 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $27.17 - $41.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Essen Bibliotheek via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2 and Kapellen Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Essen via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Essen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Essen is 187 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Essen without a car is to train via Antwerpen-Centraal which takes 2h 9m and costs $16.30 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Amsterdam to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Essen bus from?

Amsterdam to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Essen train from?

Amsterdam to Essen train services, operated by NS, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Essen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Essen is to train via Antwerpen-Centraal which takes 2h 9m and costs $16.30 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 72 bus and line 67 bus, which costs $20.65 - $28.26 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Essen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Essen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Essen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Essen is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Amsterdam to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Essen?

Book your Amsterdam to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 228+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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