Essen to Amsterdam train
Cheap train tickets from Essen to Amsterdam
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Train schedule from Essen to Amsterdam
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Fastest train times from Essen to Amsterdam
Fastest Journey
1 h 58 m
Average
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
106 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Essen for Amsterdam every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Essen to Amsterdam
 | Distance | 65 miles (105 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 58 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $46 (€43) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | SNCB or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express |
Trains from Essen to Amsterdam cover the 65 miles (105 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 58 min with our travel partners like SNCB or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $30 (€28), but the average price of train tickets is $46 (€43). Travelers depart most frequently from Essen and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Train companies: SNCB and Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Amsterdam trains
Find the best trains from Essen to Amsterdam with Omio's travel partners SNCB and Deutsche Bahn from $30 (€28). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Essen to Amsterdam train.
Essen to Amsterdam train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 8 a day
SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your train between Essen and Amsterdam.
Omio helps you find the perfect Essen - Amsterdam train with SNCB. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train to Amsterdam from Essen, Omio shows you SNCB current train schedules, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best train ticket for your upcoming Essen to Amsterdam journey. You can expect to travel around 65 miles (105 km) from Essen to Amsterdam on a train with SNCB. Once you are ready, buy your one-way SNCB tickets between Essen and Amsterdam starting as low as $30 (€28) if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by train instead of purchasing tickets at the train station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with SNCB!
- Average Price: $30
Travel Tips: Trains from Essen to Amsterdam
Travel between Essen, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands by train is: Fully open.
What is the status of international entry into Netherlands from Belgium?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Netherlands from Essen?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?
When traveling in Netherlands, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 6/27/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Essen and Amsterdam before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Amsterdam to Essen is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Belgium from Netherlands?
Reentry to Belgium is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Amsterdam?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Belgium?
The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
Last checked on 6/27/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Essen from Amsterdam here.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Essen to Amsterdam Centraal.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Essen and need to travel around 0.4 miles (680 m) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Amsterdam most often arrive at Amsterdam Centraal and need to travel around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from this train station to the city center.
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