What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Essen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Essen and Rotterdam is 224 km. The road distance is 216.8 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Rotterdam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €16 - €27.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Rotterdam?

The bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rotterdam bus from?

Essen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rotterdam train from?

Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Essen to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €16 - €27. Alternatively, you can train via Utrecht, which costs €23 - €70 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Essen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Essen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Essen to Rotterdam train arrive?

Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rotterdam is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Essen to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Rotterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Rotterdam?

Book your Essen to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Essen to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Rotterdam by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
3h 10m
€16–27
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 32m
€23–68
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2h 59m
€26–104
Drive 216.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rotterdamcar 216.8 km
2h 20m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
5h 1m
€45–112
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 11m
€137–344

Essen to Rotterdam by bus

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Distance: 223.6 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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