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Compare all timetables for the bus from Essen to Amsterdam

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Essen to Amsterdam from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today
tomorrow
$34
Saturday
$29
Sunday
$29
Monday
$27
Tuesday
$18
Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 7h 45m 7:50 AM Essen Central Station 3:35 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $34
BlaBlaCar Bus 10h 15m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 8:10 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Amsterdam via Arnheim, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      7:05 AM
      Essen
      Central Station
      8:55 AM
      Arnheim
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      9:00 AM
      Arnheim
      Central Bus Station
      10:20 AM
      Amsterdam
      Sloterdijk Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel Time is 4h 30m shorter, and you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 7h 45m 7:50 AM Essen Central Station 3:35 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $29
FlixBus 2h 45m 4:35 PM Essen Central Station 7:20 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $31
FlixBus 3h 30m 6:00 PM Essen Central Station 9:30 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $31
BlaBlaCar Bus 10h 15m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 8:10 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $34
FlixBus 5h 45m 3:00 AM Essen Central Station 8:45 AM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Amsterdam via Arnheim, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      7:05 AM
      Essen
      Central Station
      8:55 AM
      Arnheim
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      9:00 AM
      Arnheim
      Central Bus Station
      10:20 AM
      Amsterdam
      Sloterdijk Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 7h 45m 7:50 AM Essen Central Station 3:35 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $29
BlaBlaCar Bus 10h 15m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 8:10 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Amsterdam via Arnheim, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      7:05 AM
      Essen
      Central Station
      8:55 AM
      Arnheim
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      9:00 AM
      Arnheim
      Central Bus Station
      10:20 AM
      Amsterdam
      Sloterdijk Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel Time is 4h 30m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 7h 45m 7:50 AM Essen Central Station 3:35 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $27
BlaBlaCar Bus 10h 15m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 8:10 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Amsterdam via Arnheim, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      7:05 AM
      Essen
      Central Station
      8:55 AM
      Arnheim
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      9:00 AM
      Arnheim
      Central Bus Station
      10:20 AM
      Amsterdam
      Sloterdijk Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel Time is 4h 30m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 35m 7:15 AM Essen Central Station 10:50 AM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $18
FlixBus 4h 35m 11:55 AM Essen Central Station 4:30 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 3h 25m 1:40 PM Essen Central Station 5:05 PM Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station  Economy $20

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Essen to Amsterdam is $16 on 11/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Amsterdam

See here how frequent the connections between Essen and Amsterdam are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Essen to Amsterdam. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Essen and Amsterdam.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 buses from Essen to Amsterdam, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Essen and Amsterdam, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Essen to Amsterdam

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Essen to Amsterdam in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Amsterdam starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 2h 45m
Earliest Bus 7:50 AM
Latest Bus 1:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 110.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Amsterdam

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Essen for Amsterdam: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
Thursday 10/22
Friday 10/23
$34
Saturday 10/24
$23
Sunday 10/25
$57
Monday 10/26
$27
Tuesday 10/27
$18
Wednesday 10/28
$36
Thursday 10/29
$27
Friday 10/30
$20
Saturday 10/31
$20
Sunday 11/01
Monday 11/02
$38
Tuesday 11/03
$17
Wednesday 11/04
$16
Thursday 11/05
$16
Friday 11/06
$18
Saturday 11/07
$35
Sunday 11/08
$18
Monday 11/09
$33
Tuesday 11/10
$16
Wednesday 11/11
$18
Thursday 11/12
$16
Friday 11/13
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Amsterdam

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Essen to Amsterdam, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Essen to Amsterdam. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Amsterdam, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from Essen to Amsterdam

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Essen to Amsterdam in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Essen to Amsterdam, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Essen to Amsterdam are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Amsterdam

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Essen and Amsterdam.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Essen to Amsterdam? Compare all modes of transports from Essen to Amsterdam.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Essen to Amsterdam

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Essen to Amsterdam? Or which bus companies serve the route Essen to Amsterdam? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Essen to Amsterdam bus

How much does a Essen Amsterdam bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 3h 35m to reach Amsterdam. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Essen to Amsterdam?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Amsterdam.

On average, how many connections are available from Essen to Amsterdam each day?

Every day, the Essen to Amsterdam bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Essen to Amsterdam take?

The fastest bus from Essen to Amsterdam is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Essen to Amsterdam?

The earliest bus arriving in Amsterdam from Essen starts at 7:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Essen to Amsterdam?

The latest bus trip departing from Essen for Amsterdam starts at 1:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Essen Amsterdam route?

When traveling by bus from Essen to Amsterdam, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Amsterdam?

You can check all the direct connections between Essen and Amsterdam by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Essen to Amsterdam bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Essen Amsterdam bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Essen Amsterdam bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Essen to Amsterdam on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Essen to Amsterdam?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between Essen and Amsterdam. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Essen to Amsterdam?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Essen and Amsterdam change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Essen to Amsterdam

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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