Find coaches from Essen to Amsterdam

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Amsterdam on 1 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
SloterdijkCheapest
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Schiphol (AMS) AirportFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Essen
Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City CenterNo tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
SloterdijkNo tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
SloterdijkNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Amsterdam

Bus
Average priceUS$20 - US$102Average duration3h 30m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average priceUS$26 - US$170Average duration3h 43m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$11 - US$27Average duration2h 20m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
2h 20mAverage duration
US$11Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Amsterdam: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$30
Average bus trip duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure03:00
Distance113 miles
Latest bus departure22:35

Essen to Amsterdam Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Essen to Amsterdam. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Essen to Amsterdam from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Essen to Amsterdam, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Amsterdam

  1. How far is Amsterdam from Essen by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Amsterdam by coach covers an approximate distance of 111 miles (179 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Essen to Amsterdam without a car?

    You can reach Amsterdam from Essen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
30/08
US$45
31/08
US$29
Today
US$23
02/09
US$19
03/09
US$18
04/09
US$18
05/09
US$21
06/09
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Amsterdam was searched and found on 3 Sept 2025 with a price of US$18

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 US$18 to US$63 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 US$18, which is on 2025-09-03.

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.

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Amsterdam to Essen

You can also go to Amsterdam by train

Train from Essen to Amsterdam

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