The average train between Rotterdam and Esbjerg takes 13h 37m and the fastest train takes 10h 51m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Esbjerg. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Esbjerg at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Amersfoort Centraal and take an average of 13h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Esbjerg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Esbjerg station via Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
Rotterdam to Esbjerg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Esbjerg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Esbjerg St. station.
Book your Rotterdam to Esbjerg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Esbjerg is 473.1 km. The road distance is 879 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Esbjerg St. via Amersfoort Centraal, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, and Kolding St. in around 11h 41m.