Essen to Rotterdam Trains

Essen to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Rotterdam takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times 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.

2h 34m
Duration: 229 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Utrecht

best

Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...

3h 28m

€26–62

Essen to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

5:09 PM → 7:40 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:09 PM → 9:40 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:09 PM → 11:40 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

6:09 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

6:09 AM → 9:12 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

6:09 AM → 9:12 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:09 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:09 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:09 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes

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