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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Enschede
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Enschede among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Enschede:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Enschede costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Enschede take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1 (€1). The journey takes 2h 4m versus 2h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Enschede
How to get from Amsterdam to Enschede by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Enschede is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:30 AM2h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:05 AMEnschede, Centraal Station$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:30 AM2h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:05 AMEnschede, Centraal Station$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SPR 7471 · ICD 1871 · IC 17717:13 PM2h01Amsterdam Amstel9:14 PMEnschede station$361One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 2747 · IC 17471:12 PM2h02Amsterdam Amstel3:14 PMEnschede station$361One-way1 transfer
IC 2745 · IC 174512:42 PM2h02Amsterdam Amstel2:44 PMEnschede station$361One-way1 transfer
IC 2749 · IC 17491:42 PM2h02Amsterdam Amstel3:44 PMEnschede station$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Enschede:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Enschede costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Enschede take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Enschede as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Enschede station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Enschede, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Enschede by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, NS Domestic, NS International, Intercity, Blauwnet keolis, NS | BUS, Blauwnet, GoVolta to go to Enschede by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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