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Amsterdam to Essen Bus Tickets & Schedules Amsterdam to Essen Bus Tickets & Schedules

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4 h 3 min

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266 km

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From $27.98

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Frequently asked questions

Passengers traveling from Amsterdam to Essen can bring one checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and two piece of hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7kg) for free.
The bus from Amsterdam to Essen takes 2 hours 40 minutes.
The bus Amsterdam to Essen starts from $28.98. Take advantage of our best deals on bus tickets by traveling off-peak and during the week. You can buy your bus ticket from Amsterdam to Essen most easily on this website or in the app.
We offer several payment methods for buying your bus ticket from Amsterdam to Essen. To complete your bus booking, you can choose among card payment, PayPal, Google Pay, and many mor. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point, cash payment is also available.
When traveling from Amsterdam to Essen by bus, you can track your bus location using our Real-Time Bus Tracker. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route. To track your bus on the go, you can also download the FlixBus App.
The earliest bus from Amsterdam to Essen departs at 04:00.
The last bus Amsterdam to Essen departs at 22:15.
No, you don't need to print your ticket for the bus from Amsterdam to Essen. Simply show your ticket on your smartphone or tablet to the driver upon boarding.
FlixBus buses traveling from Amsterdam to Essen offer extra legroom, private outlets, and restrooms. Most buses also provide free Wi-Fi. During the booking process, you can also reserve a seat for your bus to Essen. Choose from various seat types like panorama, table, and bed seats. Traveling by bus from Amsterdam to Essen is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic-associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.
Traveling by bus from Amsterdam to Essen is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic-associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.
The distance between Amsterdam and Essen is approximately 214 km.
Currently, no overnight or sleeper buses are operating between Amsterdam and Essen. Check the latest schedules or explore alternative night bus routes to find a travel option that better suits your needs.
Get the best deals on bus tickets to Essen from Amsterdam by booking in advance. Travelling on weekdays, choosing off-peak departure times, and being flexible with your travel dates can help you find cheaper fares.