There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Netherlands by train (Eurostar), car, train, or plane
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Train via Anvers-Central
best- Take the train from Essen to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2h 14m€22–108Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roosendaal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 21m€17–32Drive 130.5 km
- Drive from Essen to Amsterdamcar 130.5 km
1h 48m€24–35Train, fly
- Take the train from Essen to Anvers-Berchemtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 27m€130–322
Essen to Netherlands by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Netherlands is to train which costs €16 - €35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Netherlands is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Essen and Netherlands is 187 km. The road distance is 130.5 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Netherlands without a car is to train via Anvers-Central which takes 2h 14m and costs €22 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Essen to Netherlands, including transfers.
Essen to Netherlands train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Essen station.
Essen to Netherlands train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Netherlands is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Essen to Netherlands.
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What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Netherlands?
You can take a train from Essen to Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 2h 14m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Essen to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Essen to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Roosendaal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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