The train between Essen and Rotterdam takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Rotterdam Blaak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Roosendaal station.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Blaak station.
Book your Essen to Rotterdam train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Rotterdam is 50.6 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Blaak every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6–13 and the journey takes 34 min.