You can get from Amsterdam to Essen by train, bus or flight.
To get from Amsterdam to Essen on Jul 02 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 110 miles (177 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $277 (€248) • 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 110 miles (177 km) between Amsterdam and Essen. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Amsterdam to Essen.
Travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Essen, Germany is: Fully open.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.
The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 6/29/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Amsterdam to Essen closer to your planned date of departure here.
Return travel to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Germany is: Fully open.
Entry into Netherlands is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Requirements for reentering Netherlands:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Netherlands to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Amsterdam, Netherlands was last verified on 6/27/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Amsterdam from Essen.
You can travel to Essen from Amsterdam 4 different ways: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Essen from Amsterdam is by taking a ferry, which costs on average $1 (€1).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Essen:
Taking a ferry is about $22 (€20) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€20) for this journey.
Taking a ferry is usually $277 (€248) less than taking a flight to Essen, which costs on average $277 (€248) for the same trip.
Taking a ferry is about $54 (€48) less than taking a train, which costs on average $54 (€48) for this trip.
The fastest way from Amsterdam to Essen is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Essen that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.
In comparison, getting to Essen by ferry can take on average 0 h 0 min.
In comparison, getting to Essen by train can take on average 2 h 17 min.
The distance is approximately 110 miles (177 km) from Amsterdam to Essen.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Essen is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Amsterdam to Essen as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Essen:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Essen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Essen with the following travel companies:
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 trip.
When planning your trip from Amsterdam to Essen, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Amsterdam to Essen online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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