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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
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
2carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
110 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
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
4 out of 5 stars4/510 reviews
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
Train and bus companies in DE:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Essen by train
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/25
$66
11/26
$30
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The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Essen was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $30To 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.
