Essen to Amsterdam by train
Amsterdam lies 178 km (110 mi) north-west of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Germany and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 217 km (135 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Essen | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 593,085 | 741,636 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 45127–45359 | 1011–1109 |
What changes when you arrive in Amsterdam
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Essen to Amsterdam
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Staying in Amsterdam
Our booking partner lists 1,211+ places to stay in Amsterdam (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 776 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (381), and 30 are five-star. Across 797 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,769,906 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Amsterdam from Essen?
178 km (110 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Essen; by road roughly 217 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Essen to Amsterdam by train?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Amsterdam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Amsterdam?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Amsterdam?
Our booking partner lists 1,211+ places to stay in Amsterdam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.