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Esbjerg to Rotterdam trains

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The average train between Esbjerg and Rotterdam takes 17h 25m and the fastest train takes 13h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Esbjerg to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 25m
Duration
880 km
Distance
€126
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Esbjerg to Rotterdam train times

Trains run twice daily between Esbjerg and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esbjerg is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Kolding and take an average of 17h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)23h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 17m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)23h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 17m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)23h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 17m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)23h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 17m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)23h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 17m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)17h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 17m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Esbjerg to Rotterdam? 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.

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  • Distance: 879.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 25m

What companies run services between Esbjerg, Denmark and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Rotterdam Centraal via Kolding, Hamburg-Altona, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hilversum in around 11h 54m.

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