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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen is to bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen is to train via Oberhausen Hbf which takes 2h 7m and costs €24 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Centraal Station station and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen?

The distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Essen is 204 km. The road distance is 200 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen without a car is to train via Oberhausen Hbf which takes 2h 7m and costs €24 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen bus from?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen train from?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen is to train via Oberhausen Hbf which takes 2h 7m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen bus arrive?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen train arrive?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen.

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

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Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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Train via Oberhausen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 7m
€24–56
Bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
4h 45m
€20–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 26m
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 41m
€21–95
Drive 200 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essencar 200 km
2h 15m
€36–51
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Essen Hbftrain Drf
4h 38m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
2h 37m
€130–318

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen by train

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Distance: 203.9 km
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Amsterdam Centraal Station, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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