The train between Essen and Rotterdam takes 1h 7m. 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 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 8m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Essen to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Roosendaal station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Rotterdam Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Roosendaal station.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Essen and Rotterdam is 50.6 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €6–12 and the journey takes 37 min. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route every 3 hours.