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Rotterdam to Esbjerg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Esbjerg takes 15h 22m and the fastest train takes 11h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Esbjerg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 22m
Duration
863 km
Distance
kr 757
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rotterdam to Esbjerg train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Esbjerg. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Esbjerg at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 15h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomSnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)22h 43m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomSnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)22h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomSnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)22h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomSnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)22h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 15m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomSnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)22h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)16h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomČeské dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 16m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)metronomDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 43m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Esbjerg? 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.

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  • Distance: 863 km
  • Duration: 15h 22m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Esbjerg, Denmark?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Esbjerg St. via Hilversum, Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg Hbf, and Kolding St. in around 11h 27m.

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