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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €25 - €28 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Essen Hbf is to train via Oberhausen Hbf which takes 2h 14m and costs €24 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Essen Hbf?

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 and Essen Hbf?

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 to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Amsterdam and Essen Hbf is 204 km. The road distance is 201.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Oberhausen Hbf which takes 2h 14m and costs €24 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Amsterdam to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Essen Hbf is to train via Oberhausen Hbf which takes 2h 14m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €28 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Amsterdam to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Essen Hbf is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Amsterdam to Essen Hbf.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Essen Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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Amsterdam to Essen Hbf - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Essen Hbf by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Oberhausen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 14m
€24–58
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 41m
€21–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 26m
€25–28
Drive 201.3 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Essen Hbfcar 201.3 km
2h 17m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77
2h 29m
€35–150
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain Re
3. Take the train from Wesel Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
3h 51m
€42–61
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
€130–326

Amsterdam to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 203.9 km
Duration: 2h 14m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €25–28 and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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