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Trip Overview

The train between Rotterdam and Essen takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Essen. 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 30m
Duration
229 km
Distance
€33
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Rotterdam to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 229.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 51m.

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