The average train between Essen and Rotterdam takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Essen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:09 AM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 17m. 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 Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rotterdam Alexander station.
Book your Essen to Rotterdam train tickets online with National Express and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Rotterdam is 182.1 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 40m.
