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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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DB Regio NRW + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | Cheapest | |||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | Fastest | |||||
DB Regio NRW + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Deutsche Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | No tags | |||||
 | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Deutsche Bahn | Essen Central Train Station | Amsterdam Centraal | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Amsterdam
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Amsterdam. The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just PLN 55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Amsterdam?
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Amsterdam
- B
Amstel
Julianaplein 1A, 1097 Oost / Watergraafsmeer, Netherlands - C
Duivendrecht
Stationsplein 3, 1115 BZ Duivendrecht, Netherlands - D
Bijlmer Arena
Hoogoorddreef 54, 1101 BE Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands - E
Centraal
Prins Hendrikkade 4, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Train companies
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 PLN 118. The average price for this train route is around PLN 267. 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 3h 19m and covers 178 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 26m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Amsterdam route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 29 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
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 9:20pm.
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, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Amsterdam?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
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 Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 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 Sep 1, 2026 with a price of PLN 228To 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 PLN 228 to PLN 414 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 PLN 273 which is on 2026-09-03.
