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

today

$22

tomorrow

Monday

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 25m	3:00 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	6:25 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 1/31/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 1/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	2h 35m	11:30 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	2:05 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 1/31/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 1/31/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:00 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	11:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 1/31/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 1/31/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 30m	4:00 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	8:30 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 1/31/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	5h 55m	10:00 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	3:55 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 1/31/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 2/1/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	3h 25m	12:15 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	3:40 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 2/3/2026 12:15:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 2/3/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
	FlixBus	4h 30m	4:00 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	8:30 AM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 2/3/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 2/3/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	3h 25m	12:15 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	3:40 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 2/4/2026 12:15:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 2/4/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
	FlixBus	4h 30m	4:00 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	8:30 AM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 2/4/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 2/4/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Amsterdam to Essen is $18 on 2/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Amsterdam and Essen

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Amsterdam to Essen. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Amsterdam and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 3 buses from Amsterdam to Essen, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Amsterdam and Essen, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Amsterdam to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Amsterdam to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Amsterdam to Essen starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	4:00 AM
Latest Bus	12:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	110.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Amsterdam to Essen

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Amsterdam for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/31/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

$22

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

$18

Wednesday 02/04

$18

Thursday 02/05

$20

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

$26

Sunday 02/08

$25

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$18

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Amsterdam to Essen

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

With a price starting from $18, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Amsterdam to Essen. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Amsterdam to Essen, with $18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

How to save money travelling from Amsterdam 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 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 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 to Essen are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Amsterdam to Essen

These are the most booked bus companies between Amsterdam to Essen from our users.

FlixBus from Amsterdam to Essen

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Amsterdam to Essen:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	4:00 AM
Last Bus	12:15 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	1/29/2026

All bus stations and stops in Amsterdam and Essen

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

Museumplein Bus Stop

Leidseplein Bus Stop

Marnixstraat 1016

Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop

Prins Hendrikkade 108

Ljmuiden Port

VUmc Bus Stop

1077 XV Amsterdam, Netherlands

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Hafenstr. Bus Stop

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Amsterdam to Essen

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

FAQs about the Amsterdam to Essen bus

How much does a Amsterdam Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 3h 25m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $46. 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 to Essen each day?

Every day, the Amsterdam to Essen 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 Amsterdam to Essen take?

The fastest bus from Amsterdam to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 35m. 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 bus from Amsterdam to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Amsterdam starts at 4:00 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 Amsterdam to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Amsterdam for Essen starts at 12:15 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 Essen route?

When traveling by bus from Amsterdam 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 and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Amsterdam 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 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 Essen 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 Amsterdam 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 bus from Amsterdam to Essen on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Amsterdam and to Essen

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