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

The cheapest way to get from IJmuiden to Essen is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from IJmuiden to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between IJmuiden and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from IJmuiden to Essen. However, there are services departing from IJmuiden, Scheldestraat and arriving at Essen Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from IJmuiden to Essen?

The distance between IJmuiden and Essen is 230 km. The road distance is 228.4 km.

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

The best way to get from IJmuiden to Essen without a car is to line 382 bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs €30 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from IJmuiden to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the IJmuiden to Essen bus from?

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

Where does the IJmuiden to Essen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from IJmuiden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between IJmuiden to Essen is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from IJmuiden to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2783+ hotels available in Essen.

IJmuiden to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 382 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from IJmuiden to Essen by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 382 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from IJmuiden, Scheldestraat to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijkbus 382
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3h 29m
€31–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
5h 15m
€28–44
Bus via Amsterdam Centraal Station
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 10m
Drive 228.4 km
1. Drive from IJmuiden to Essencar 228.4 km
2h 29m
€41–59
Line 382 bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from IJmuiden, Scheldestraat to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijkbus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
3h 10m
€136–332

IJmuiden to Essen by bus and train

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3h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.5 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between IJmuiden, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

GrandBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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