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Compare bus, train, and flight for Essen to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €270.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€56 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €414 Average price |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Essen to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam 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 Essen to Amsterdam.
There are 3 options to travel from Essen to Amsterdam including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
Taking a bus costs $206 (€186) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $222 (€201).
Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $22 (€20).
The fastest way from Essen to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:
Getting to Amsterdam by bus takes 2 h 40 min on average.
Train takes on average 2 h 29 min.
The Essen to Amsterdam distance is around 110 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Amsterdam is:
- 6 buses a day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Amsterdam from Essen as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Amsterdam:
- Buses from Essen to Amsterdam most often leave from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
The following travel companies offer services from Essen to Amsterdam:
- Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Essen to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
- KLM Cityhopper can get you to Amsterdam by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with KLM Cityhopper from Essen to Amsterdam for $826 (€745) on Omio.
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Amsterdam by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Amsterdam for $44 (€40).
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct buses per day to Amsterdam with FlixBus.
- You can find 3 direct flights per day to Amsterdam with KLM Cityhopper.
Direct services to Amsterdam 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.
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