Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Amsterdam to Essen?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Essen: Buses most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Essen at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof). Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Which travel companies can take me from Amsterdam to Essen?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Essen: You can take a bus from Amsterdam to Essen with BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $36 (€32) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to Essen. You can travel from Amsterdam to Essen by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $86 (€77) with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Essen.

Is it possible to travel directly from Amsterdam to Essen?

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Essen with the following travel companies: You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Essen with FlixBus. You can check for a direct train to Essen with with 5 direct trains per day. Direct services to Essen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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from Amsterdam to Essen

How to get from Amsterdam to Essen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Essen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:08AM3h34

Amsterdam Central station

11:42AMEssen Central Station

€881One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

08:55AM10h55

Amsterdam

07:50PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€491One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

11:00AM0h50

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

11:50AMDusseldorf Airport

€8461One-way

0 transfers

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08:08AM3h32

Amsterdam Central station

11:40AMEssen Central Station

€941One-way

2 transfers

08:55PM11h50

Amsterdam

08:45AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€551One-way

1 transfer

04:50PM0h50

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

05:40PMDusseldorf Airport

€8461One-way

0 transfers

06:50AM0h50

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

07:40AMDusseldorf Airport

€8461One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information between Amsterdam and Essen

	Distance	110 miles (177 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$36 - $86
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $36 (€32) • 10 h 45 min
	Fastest mode	Train • $86 (€77) • 2 h 30 min
	Popular travel companies	BlaBlaCar Bus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 110 miles (177 km) by bus or train between Amsterdam and Essen. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $36 (€32). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Amsterdam to Essen.

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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $22 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Amsterdam and Essen. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Cheapest Price: $50

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel 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 travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel 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 travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $22

KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel to Essen from Amsterdam: Economy and Business.

FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Essen

FAQs: Travel to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Essen.

There are 2 ways to get from Amsterdam to Essen: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Essen is a bus with an average price of $36 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Essen:

A bus is $50 (€45) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Essen costing on average $86 (€77).

The quickest way to travel to Essen from Amsterdam is by train, which takes on average 2 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Essen by bus takes 10 h 45 min on average.

The Amsterdam to Essen distance is around 110 miles (177 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Essen is:

6 buses a day.
Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Amsterdam and Essen as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Essen:

Buses most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Essen at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Essen:

You can take a bus from Amsterdam to Essen with BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $36 (€32) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to Essen.
You can travel from Amsterdam to Essen by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $86 (€77) with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Essen.

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Essen with the following travel companies:

You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Essen with FlixBus.
You can check for a direct train to Essen with with 5 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Essen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Your trip from Amsterdam to Essen doesn't have to end in Essen. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Paris or Hamburg. If you’d like to add Berlin, Paris or Hamburg to your Amsterdam to Essen tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Essen today!

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