Coach Amsterdam to Essen from £16

Which bus from Amsterdam to Essen is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Amsterdam to Essen. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£21

tomorrow

Sunday

£24

Monday

£24

Tuesday

£43

Wednesday

£24

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 25m	15:00	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	18:25	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 19/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	3h 25m	17:45	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	21:10	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 19/12/2025 17:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	2h 35m	11:30	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	14:05	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 19/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 45m	20:15	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	23:00	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 19/12/2025 20:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	5h 55m	22:15	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	04:10	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 19/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 25m	17:45	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	21:10	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 21/12/2025 17:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	2h 35m	11:30	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	14:05	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 21/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	3h 25m	15:00	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	18:25	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 21/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 50m	08:55	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	19:45	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 21/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 30m	20:10	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	08:40	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 21/12/2025 20:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 25m	15:00	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	18:25	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 22/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	4h 0m	08:15	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	12:15	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 22/12/2025 08:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	5h 55m	22:15	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	04:10	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 22/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 30m	20:10	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	08:40	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 22/12/2025 20:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 50m	08:55	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	19:45	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 22/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 30m	20:10	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	08:40	Essen	Central Station		Economy	£43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 23/12/2025 20:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 24/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 50m	08:55	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	19:45	Essen	Central Station		Economy	£53	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 23/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Amsterdam to Essen via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Terravision
  
  3h 11m
  
  0
  
  18:39
  
  Amsterdam
  Museumplein Bus Stop
  
  18:59
  
  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Terravision goes from Museumplein Bus Stop, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 24/12/2025 18:39:00 to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) arriving at 24/12/2025 18:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  19:05
  
  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  
  21:50
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 24/12/2025 19:05:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 7h 39m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 5m	18:45	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	21:50	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 24/12/2025 18:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	4h 0m	08:15	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	12:15	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 24/12/2025 08:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 25m	12:15	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	15:40	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 24/12/2025 12:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 24/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	4h 30m	04:00	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	08:30	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 24/12/2025 04:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 24/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	5h 55m	22:15	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	04:10	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 24/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 25/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Amsterdam to Essen is £16 on 15/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Amsterdam and Essen?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Amsterdam to Essen. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches 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 Evening, with 11 coaches from Amsterdam to Essen, while Night sees the fewest connections between Amsterdam and Essen, with 3 offers.

All facts for Amsterdam to Essen bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel daily 5 times by bus from Amsterdam to Essen in one click. Book your Amsterdam to Essen bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Coach	11:30
Latest Coach	22:15
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	177.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Amsterdam to Essen?

Every day, 5 buses from 2 coach companies leave Amsterdam for Essen. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 19/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£21

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£24

Monday 22/12

£24

Tuesday 23/12

£43

Wednesday 24/12

£25

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£23

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£24

Monday 29/12

£39

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

£23

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

£21

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

£25

Sunday 11/01

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 £15, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Amsterdam to Essen. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £43.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Amsterdam to Essen, with £15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Amsterdam to Essen are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Amsterdam and Essen

Here is a map with all coach stations in Amsterdam and Essen. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Central Station

Stationsplein 7

Museumplein Bus Stop

Leidseplein Bus Stop

Marnixstraat 1016

Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop

Prins Hendrikkade 108

Ljmuiden Port

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.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Amsterdam to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Amsterdam to Essen. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Amsterdam to Essen bus

How much does a Amsterdam Essen coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Amsterdam Essen bus trip is available from £16 and takes 3h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £82. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Essen.

How many connections are available for the Amsterdam Essen route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Amsterdam to Essen is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Essen from Amsterdam take?

The quickest coach from Amsterdam to Essen is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Amsterdam to Essen?

The earliest bus to Essen departs from Amsterdam at 11:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Amsterdam to Essen?

The latest bus to Essen departs from Amsterdam at 22:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Amsterdam Essen route?

Passengers looking to travel from Amsterdam to Essen can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 and BlaBlaCar Bus.

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

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 bus for the Amsterdam Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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 coach deals from Amsterdam to Essen?

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 5 daily trips between Amsterdam and Essen. 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 Amsterdam to Essen?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Amsterdam and Essen 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 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’ll find all the details about your bus route!