Bus Essen to Amsterdam: Compare prices and save money

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

$17

tomorrow

$20

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$35

Saturday

$21

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	7:20 AM	Essen	Central Station	10:50 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/19/2026 7:20:00 AM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/19/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 20m	1:40 PM	Essen	Central Station	5:00 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/19/2026 1:40:00 PM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/19/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	4h 35m	11:55 AM	Essen	Central Station	4:30 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/19/2026 11:55:00 AM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/19/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 35m	11:55 AM	Essen	Central Station	4:30 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station		Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/20/2026 11:55:00 AM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/20/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
	FlixBus	6h 30m	5:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	11:30 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station		Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/20/2026 5:00:00 PM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/20/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 30m	9:55 AM	Essen	Central Station	11:25 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station		Economy	$35	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/23/2026 9:55:00 AM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Amsterdam via Dusseldorf, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/23/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Amsterdam
  Sloterdijk Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 1/23/2026 7:50:00 PM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	7:05 AM	Essen	Central Station	10:15 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/24/2026 7:05:00 AM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 20m	9:35 AM	Essen	Central Station	12:55 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/24/2026 9:35:00 AM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/24/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 30m	6:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	9:30 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/24/2026 6:00:00 PM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/24/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	4h 35m	11:55 AM	Essen	Central Station	4:30 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/24/2026 11:55:00 AM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/24/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	5h 45m	3:00 AM	Essen	Central Station	8:45 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 1/24/2026 3:00:00 AM to Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 1/24/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Essen to Amsterdam is $17 on 1/19/2026. 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 5 daily buses from Essen to Amsterdam. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Essen and Amsterdam.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 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 2 times every day by bus from Essen to Amsterdam in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Amsterdam starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	3h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:20 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	110.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Amsterdam

Every day, 2 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 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$17

Tuesday 01/20

$20

Wednesday 01/21

Thursday 01/22

Friday 01/23

$35

Saturday 01/24

$21

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

$17

Tuesday 01/27

$19

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

$17

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

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 $17, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Essen to Amsterdam. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Amsterdam, with $17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

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.

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Hafenstr. Bus Stop

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Museumplein Bus Stop

Leidseplein Bus Stop

Marnixstraat 1016

Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop

Prins Hendrikkade 108

Ljmuiden Port

VUmc Bus Stop

1077 XV Amsterdam, Netherlands

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 $17 and takes 3h 30m 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 $17 and $35. 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 2 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 3h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. 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 7:20 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 6:00 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Essen and to Amsterdam

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