The train between Essen and Rotterdam takes 3h 26m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Essen and Rotterdam. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 26m. 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 10,675,199d 2h.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Essen and Rotterdam is 182.1 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 26m.