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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 or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$19

tomorrow

Wednesday

$14

Thursday

$27

Friday

$30

Saturday

$18

Sunday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	12:30 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	4:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/7/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 45m	3:00 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	6:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/7/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 15m	6:45 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	10:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/7/2026 6:45:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 45m	8:00 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/7/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/7/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	12:30 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	4:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 15m	6:45 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	10:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/9/2026 6:45:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:00 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	11:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/9/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 50m	8:55 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/9/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 50m	8:55 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/10/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 30m	8:10 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/10/2026 8:10:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Amsterdam to Essen via Dusseldorf, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Amsterdam
  Sloterdijk Station
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Düsseldorf Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/8/2026 9:50:00 AM to Düsseldorf Bus Stop, Dusseldorf (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:05 PM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 9/8/2026 7:05:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 50m	8:55 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$30	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/11/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 30m	8:10 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$30	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/11/2026 8:10:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Amsterdam to Essen via Dusseldorf, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Amsterdam
  Sloterdijk Station
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Düsseldorf Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/8/2026 9:50:00 AM to Düsseldorf Bus Stop, Dusseldorf (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:05 PM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 9/8/2026 7:05:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 30m	4:00 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	8:30 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/12/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	2h 40m	11:30 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	2:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/12/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	3h 45m	3:00 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	6:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/12/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 50m	8:55 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/12/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 30m	8:10 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/12/2026 8:10:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 55m	8:15 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	11:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/13/2026 8:15:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
FlixBus	4h 30m	4:00 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	8:30 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/13/2026 4:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	3h 40m	8:00 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	11:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/13/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 50m	8:55 AM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/13/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 30m	8:10 PM	Amsterdam	Sloterdijk Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 9/13/2026 8:10:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Amsterdam to Essen is $13 on 9/9/2026. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Amsterdam to Essen. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Amsterdam and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 14 buses from Amsterdam to Essen, while Night sees the fewest connections between Amsterdam and Essen, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Amsterdam to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Amsterdam to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Amsterdam to Essen starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	110.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Amsterdam to Essen

Every day, 5 buses from 2 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 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$19

Tuesday 09/08

$15

Wednesday 09/09

$13

Thursday 09/10

$15

Friday 09/11

$30

Saturday 09/12

$18

Sunday 09/13

$20

Monday 09/14

$39

Tuesday 09/15

$15

Wednesday 09/16

$27

Thursday 09/17

$27

Friday 09/18

$27

Saturday 09/19

$33

Sunday 09/20

$28

Monday 09/21

$34

Tuesday 09/22

$14

Wednesday 09/23

$26

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$27

Saturday 09/26

$26

Sunday 09/27

$26

Monday 09/28

$45

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$26

Saturday 10/03

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 $13, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Amsterdam to Essen. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Amsterdam to Essen, with $13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

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.

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

Amstelstation Bus Stop

Amstelstation Amstelstation

Leidseplein Bus Stop

Marnixstraat 1016

Ljmuiden Port

Elandsgracht Bus Stop

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Bredeney Bus Stop

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 $13 and takes 3h 45m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $41. 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 5 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 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. 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 10:15 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 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 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 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

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