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The average train between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf 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.

2h 48m
Duration
229 km
Distance
€44
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice / ...
3h 32m
€24–90

Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 229.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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