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Rotterdam to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf. 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 56m
Duration
220 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 52m
€22–80

Rotterdam to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run twice daily between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 15m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 220.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 52m.

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