Amsterdam to Essen bus is a popular way of travelling between Netherlands and Germany.There are up to 24 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Amsterdam bus station at 04:00h, arriving at Essen bus station at 08:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:40h, arriving at 04:10h the following day.
Departure station and country
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The shortest travel distance between Amsterdam and Essen is 126 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 11:30 has a travel time of 02:35h.
The longest travel time on the route is 10:50h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Essen earlier, there
are 4 night buses from Amsterdam to Essen.
The overnight buses depart between 22:00 and 22:25 and arrive at 03:55
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Essen:
Bus companies operating the Amsterdam to Essen route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.
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Other popular destinations from Amsterdam
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Amsterdam, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Essen, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for: