The train between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam takes 3h 16m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 5 times a week between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 7:09 AM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 16m.
Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rotterdam Alexander station.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam is 182.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 40m.
