What is the cheapest way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Essen is to fly and train which takes 1h 21m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol, Airport and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Schiphol, Airport and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol, Airport station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport Train Station and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Schiphol, Airport to Essen?

The distance between Schiphol, Airport and Essen is 216 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.

How do I travel from Schiphol, Airport to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Essen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 30m and costs €24 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Schiphol, Airport to Essen?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Schiphol, Airport to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol, Airport to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Schiphol, Airport to Essen train from?

Schiphol, Airport to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Train or bus from Schiphol, Airport to Essen?

The best way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Essen is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 30m and costs €24 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Schiphol, Airport to Essen bus arrive?

Schiphol, Airport to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Schiphol, Airport to Essen train arrive?

Schiphol, Airport to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Schiphol, Airport to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol, Airport to Essen is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Schiphol, Airport to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Schiphol, Airport to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Schiphol, Airport to Essen?

Book your Schiphol, Airport to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Schiphol, Airport to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Schiphol, Airport to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
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
1h 21m
€132–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
3h 25m
€19–35
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 30m
€24–112
Drive 211.7 km
1. Drive from Schiphol, Airport to Essencar 211.7 km
2h 17m
€38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 46m
€24–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 31m

Schiphol, Airport to Essen by train

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Distance: 215.7 km
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Schiphol, Airport, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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