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Essen to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Rotterdam takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. 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.

3h
Duration
221 km
Distance
€41
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain train Intercity / ...
3h 38m
€24–85

Essen to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 220.6 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 38m.

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