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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Amsterdam to Essen

Composite routes from Amsterdam to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 16 min
Car
201 km.
from $11
Fastest
52 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
4h
5 times a day
$21.74–$31.52
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
KLM
Website
KLM
Website
46 min
Every day
$184.78–$815.22
Train operators
Found: 6
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
NS
Website
2h 1m
Every 4 hours
$22.83–$59.78
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
24 min
Once daily
$23.91–$54.35
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
21 min
Hourly
$22.83–$26.09
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Nightjet
Website
2h 23m
Twice a week
$34.78–$163.04
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
37 min
Every 30 minutes
$9.78–$14.13
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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National Express
Website
22 min
Every 20 minutes
$8.70–$13.04
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call

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 which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 4h.

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 2h 12m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Essen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Essen is 213 km. The road distance is 205.7 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 which takes 2h 15m and costs $25 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m 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 which takes 2h 15m and costs $25 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 4h.

Where does the Amsterdam to Essen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Essen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Essen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Essen is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m 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.

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

Book your Amsterdam to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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