The average train between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rotterdam Alexander station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam is 182.4 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 38m.