The average train between Essen and Rotterdam takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 45m. 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 Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at Rotterdam Alexander station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Alexander station.
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The distance between Essen and Rotterdam is 182.1 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 39m.
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