The average train between Essen and Rotterdam takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Essen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 46m • 3 changesWant 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 Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at Utrecht Centraal station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
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The distance between Essen and Rotterdam is 182.1 km. The road distance is 217 km.
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.