Rotterdam to Essen Trains

Rotterdam to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Essen takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 1m
Duration: 220 km
Distance: €40
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
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3h 9m

€23–84

Rotterdam to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:02 AM → 9:05 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:57 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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