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Cheap bus tickets from Amsterdam to Essen

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Cheapest

€22

Average

€26

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.

12:15PM3h25

Amsterdam

03:40PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€221One-way

0 transfers

03:00PM3h25

Amsterdam

06:25PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€221One-way

0 transfers

06:45PM3h05

Amsterdam

09:50PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€221One-way

0 transfers

10:15PM5h45

Amsterdam

04:00AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€281One-way

0 transfers

04:00AM4h30

Amsterdam

08:30AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€341One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Amsterdam to Essen

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, September 25

04:00AM4h30

Amsterdam

08:30AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

0 transfers

12:15PM3h25

Amsterdam

03:40PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

0 transfers

03:00PM3h25

Amsterdam

06:25PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

0 transfers

06:45PM3h05

Amsterdam

09:50PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

0 transfers

10:15PM5h45

Amsterdam

04:00AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

0 transfers

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Bus times from Amsterdam to Essen

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Fastest Journey

3 h 5 m

Average

4 h 2 m

Buses per day

Distance

178 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Amsterdam for Essen every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

06:45PM3h05

Amsterdam

09:50PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€201One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

03:00PM3h25

Amsterdam

06:25PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€201One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

12:15PM3h25

Amsterdam

03:40PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€201One-way

0 transfers

04:00AM4h30

Amsterdam

08:30AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€301One-way

0 transfers

10:15PM5h45

Amsterdam

04:00AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€251One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Essen

	Distance	110 miles (177 km)
	Average bus duration	2 h 35 min
	Average bus ticket price	$23 (€21)
	Bus frequency	6 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day
	Bus companies	Flixbus

Buses from Amsterdam to Essen cover the 110 miles (177 km) long route taking on average 2 h 35 min with our travel partners like Flixbus. Normally, there are 6 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $18 (€16), but the average price of bus tickets is $23 (€21). Travelers depart most frequently from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).

Bus providers: FlixBus from Amsterdam to Essen

Travel to Essen from Amsterdam from $18 (€16) with Omio’s bus partners FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Amsterdam to Essen bus information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: $18
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Amsterdam to Essen

FAQs: Take the bus from Amsterdam to Essen with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Essen.

Cheap bus tickets from Amsterdam to Essen can start from as little as $18 (€16) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Amsterdam to Essen is $23 (€21); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Amsterdam to Essen bus time is 2 h 35 min covering the 110 mile (177 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Amsterdam to Essen leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Amsterdam to Essen leaves at 8: 15 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Amsterdam to Essen without having to change trains with FlixBus. There are 2 direct buses from Amsterdam to Essen each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Amsterdam to Essen bus with Flixbus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the route from Amsterdam to Essen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Amsterdam, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam, Station Duivendrecht. When arriving in Essen, you can end your route in bus stations like Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter) and Essen, Hauptbahnhof Südseite.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), which is located around 4.3 miles (7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Essen from Amsterdam is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Amsterdam to Essen by bus is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Essen from Amsterdam including taking a bus, flight or train.