Amsterdam to Essen Bus

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Amsterdam to Essen Route Summary

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
Arrival station and country EssenGermany
Travel Distance 126 mi
Average Trip Duration 06h 42min
Total Departures 24
Popular Operators FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Lowest Price $18
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Amsterdam and Essen by bus

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:
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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.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Amsterdam or Essen bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Amsterdam

You can see information about the departure station and stops Amsterdam here

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  Essen

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Essen here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $18 (One-Way) or $36 (Return).

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