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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 | Amsterdam Centraal | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Amsterdam Centraal | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Amsterdam Centraal | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Amsterdam Centraal | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Amsterdam Centraal | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Amsterdam to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Amsterdam and Essen?
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
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Centraal
Prins Hendrikkade 4, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $26
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Essen 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 Amsterdam to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Amsterdam to Essen start from $26. The average price for this train route is around $68. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Amsterdam to Essen?
The average train ride duration from Amsterdam to Essen is 2h 21m, covering a distance of 111 miles (178 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Amsterdam to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Amsterdam to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Amsterdam to Essen at 6:04am. And the latest train departs at 8:15pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Essen was searched and found on Dec 18, 2025 with a price of $60To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Amsterdam to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $60 to $114 for a train ticket from Amsterdam to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-12-18.
