Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Essen will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 13 buses that leave Amsterdam for Essen on Mon, Jul 21, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 21 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 12h30 | 6:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2h45 | 9:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h55 | 2:10 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 5h30 | 2:10 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Monday, July 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h30 | 6:30 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h00 | 10:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 3h35 | 10:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 10h50 | 5:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h25 | 1:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 3h05 | 1:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h25 | 4:25 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 3h05 | 4:25 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h05 | 7:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:30 |
FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus buses will get you to Essen from Amsterdam from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Amsterdam to Essen bus information with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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