How much does a bus ticket from Essen to Amsterdam cost?

The bus ticket price from Essen to Amsterdam starts at R 345. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Essen to Amsterdam is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Essen to Amsterdam?

The average travel time between Essen and Amsterdam is around 3h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 179 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Amsterdam?

The number of buses from Essen to Amsterdam can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Amsterdam by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Essen to Amsterdam?

When taking the bus from Essen to Amsterdam, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, KLR Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Amsterdam?

Buses travelling between Essen and Amsterdam leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit or HBF and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Sloterdijk, Bijlmer Arena.

Bus Essen to Amsterdam from R 275 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Amsterdam on 5 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		18:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 30m	21:45	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
		18:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 10m	21:25	Schiphol (AMS) Airport	Fastest

Next departures from Essen to Amsterdam on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 20m	17:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
09:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	2h 55m	12:45	Schiphol (AMS) Airport	Fastest
03:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 45m	08:45	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
07:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 30m	10:50	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
09:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 20m	13:10	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Amsterdam on 8 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:55	Essen	13h 35m	23:30	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	Cheapest
		09:55	Essen	13h 30m	23:25	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	Fastest

Next departures from Essen to Amsterdam on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 30m	10:50	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
07:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 10m	10:30	Schiphol (AMS) Airport	Fastest
11:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 35m	16:30	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:49 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Amsterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Amsterdam. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

177 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 345 - R 1 710	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 452 - R 2 518	Average duration3h 36m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 160 - R 452	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Bus Essen to Amsterdam: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 525

Average bus trip duration3h 30m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure02:00

Distance182 km

Latest bus departure22:35

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 192 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 089 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

KLR Bus

4/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.5

NL Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Essen to Amsterdam Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Amsterdam?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Amsterdam

A - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

B - Sloterdijk

C - Bijlmer Arena

D - Duivendrecht

E - Vondelpark

F - Elandsgracht Bus Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Amsterdam

How much does a bus ticket from Essen to Amsterdam cost?
The bus ticket price from Essen to Amsterdam starts at R 345. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Essen to Amsterdam is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Amsterdam?
The average travel time between Essen and Amsterdam is around 3h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 179 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Amsterdam?
The number of buses from Essen to Amsterdam can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Amsterdam by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Essen to Amsterdam?
When taking the bus from Essen to Amsterdam, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, KLR Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Amsterdam?
Buses travelling between Essen and Amsterdam leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit or HBF and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Sloterdijk, Bijlmer Arena.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03/11

R 394

04/11

R 360

Today

R 360

06/11

R 348

07/11

R 342

08/11

R 1 022

09/11

R 1 175

10/11

R 299

The cheapest trip from Essen to Amsterdam was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of R 299

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Amsterdam as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 299 to R 1 388 for a bus ticket from Essen to Amsterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 299, which is on 2025-11-10.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Essen and Amsterdam!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Amsterdam, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Essen to Amsterdam that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Essen to Amsterdam.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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