How to travel from Essen to Amsterdam

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Travel Information between Essen and Amsterdam

Distance110 miles (177 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$17 - $222
Cheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 2 h 40 min
Fastest modeFlight • $222 (€201) • 55 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 110 miles (177 km) between Essen and Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Essen to Amsterdam.

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from Essen to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM3h10
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
09:25PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM3h10
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
09:25PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

German AirwaysKL1802
02:35PM0h55
Dusseldorf Airport
03:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$8391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1050+VIAS Rail GmbHVIA 20022 · VIA 21216+Deutsche BahnIC 3052
01:25PM3h09
Essen Hbf
04:34PMAmsterdam Zuid
$601One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1050+VIAS Rail GmbHVIA 20022 · VIA 21216+Deutsche BahnIC 3052
01:25PM3h11
Essen Hbf
04:36PMAmsterdam Centraal
$601One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnRE 10212+VIAS Rail GmbHVIA 20018 · VIA 21212+Deutsche BahnIC 3044
11:21AM3h13
Essen Hbf
02:34PMAmsterdam Zuid
$711One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM3h30
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
09:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:55AM4h35
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
04:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:20AM3h10
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
10:30AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$531One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH77 · LH992
10:30AM3h20
Dusseldorf Airport
01:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$5051One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH73+Air DolomitiLH9434
06:30AM3h30
Dusseldorf Airport
10:00AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$5051One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH81 · LH996
02:30PM2h50
Dusseldorf Airport
05:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$5051One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs

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.

Many of our customers traveling from Essen to Amsterdam don't make Amsterdam their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Amsterdam are Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Amsterdam to any of these top destinations today!

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