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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Essen takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

1h 19m
Duration
64 km
Distance
€9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Roosendaaltrain train Intercity
1h 15m
€7–14

Rotterdam to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Rotterdam and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 64 km
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Essen, Belgium?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Blaak to Roosendaal hourly. Tickets cost €6–11 and the journey takes 35 min.

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