Bus Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Essen: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$22

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

$29

Saturday

Sunday

$32

Monday

$32

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 5m	12:35 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	3:40 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/16/2025 12:35:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/16/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	2h 45m	7:05 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	9:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/16/2025 7:05:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:40 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	4:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/16/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/17/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 5m	3:20 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	6:25 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/19/2025 3:20:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 5m	6:05 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	9:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/19/2025 6:05:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 35m	8:40 AM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	12:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/19/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:40 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	4:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/19/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen via Arnheim, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Arnheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/18/2025 12:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Arnheim (Netherlands) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:55 PM
  
  Arnheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Arnheim (Netherlands) at 12/18/2025 1:55:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 5m	6:05 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	9:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/21/2025 6:05:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 5m	3:20 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	6:25 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/21/2025 3:20:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 35m	8:40 AM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	12:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/21/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:40 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	4:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/21/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen via Arnheim, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Arnheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/18/2025 12:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Arnheim (Netherlands) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:55 PM
  
  Arnheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Arnheim (Netherlands) at 12/18/2025 1:55:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 5m	3:20 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	6:25 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/22/2025 3:20:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	3h 35m	8:40 AM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	12:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/22/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:40 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	4:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/22/2025 10:40:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	2h 45m	7:05 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	9:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/22/2025 7:05:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 5m	12:35 PM	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Airport	3:40 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/22/2025 12:35:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen via Arnheim, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Arnheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 12/18/2025 12:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Arnheim (Netherlands) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:55 PM
  
  Arnheim
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Arnheim (Netherlands) at 12/18/2025 1:55:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen is $22 on 12/15/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 8 buses from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Essen, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:35 PM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	112.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/16/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$22

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$29

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$32

Monday 12/22

$32

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$33

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

$29

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $22, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen, with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen

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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen 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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen, 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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Essen

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

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Knooppunt Schiphol Noord

Amsterdam Schiphol Central Station

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Aankomstpassage 39

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Station

Freiheit

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Altenessen Train Station

Bergeborbeck Train Station

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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen? Compare all modes of transports from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen

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

FAQs about the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen bus

How much does a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 3h 5m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

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

Every day, the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport starts at 12:35 PM. 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 shuttle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for Essen starts at 10:40 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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Essen route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Essen 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.

What can I take with me on the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen 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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Essen 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 shuttle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!