The average train between Essen and Rotterdam takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is at least one train per day from Essen 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 once daily between Essen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Rotterdam at 3:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Rotterdam train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Rotterdam is 182.1 km. The road distance is 229 km.
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.
