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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | CheapestFastest | ||||
Regional-Express + InterCity | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | No tags | ||||
| Train | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | No tags | ||||
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | No tags | ||||
Regional-Express + InterCity | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Amsterdam
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Amsterdam. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Amsterdam?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Amsterdam
- BJulianaplein 1A, 1097 Oost / Watergraafsmeer, Netherlands
- CStationsplein 3, 1115 BZ Duivendrecht, Netherlands
- D
Sloterdijk
Radarweg 1043, 1043 Amsterdam, Netherlands - EHoogoorddreef 54, 1101 BE Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
- F
Centraal
Prins Hendrikkade 4, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Amsterdam by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Essen to Amsterdam?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Amsterdam start at $36. The average price for this train route is around $96. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Essen to Amsterdam?
The average train trip from Essen to Amsterdam takes 2h 33m and covers 178 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Amsterdam route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Amsterdam?
The earliest train from Essen to Amsterdam departs at 6:08am. The latest train departs at 9:00pm.
What is the best train operator from Essen to Amsterdam?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Amsterdam?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Essen to Amsterdam?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Amsterdam?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Amsterdam was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $42To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Amsterdam, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $42 to $192 for a train ticket from Essen to Amsterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-12-11.
