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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Amsterdam to Essen

Composite routes from Amsterdam to Essen

Cheapest
1 h 38 min
Car
134 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.84–$25.48

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$26.76

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2 to Kapellen
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.11
Bus from Kapellen Dorp to Essen
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.11

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$700.78

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$57.34
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Roosendaal
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$53.51

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.34–$121.04

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Essen
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.12–$8.92

European Sleeper

Email:
info@europeansleeper.eu
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.02–$20.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Essen is to bus and line 72 bus and line 67 bus which costs $20.65 - $28.26 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $27.17 - $41.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Essen Bibliotheek via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2 and Kapellen Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Essen via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Essen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Essen is 187 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Essen without a car is to train via Antwerpen-Centraal which takes 2h 9m and costs $16.30 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Amsterdam to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Essen bus from?

Amsterdam to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Essen train from?

Amsterdam to Essen train services, operated by NS, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Essen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Essen is to train via Antwerpen-Centraal which takes 2h 9m and costs $16.30 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 72 bus and line 67 bus, which costs $20.65 - $28.26 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Essen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Essen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Essen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Essen is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Amsterdam to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Essen?

Book your Amsterdam to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 228+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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