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Rotterdam to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Essen takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. 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 44m
Duration
220 km
Distance
€42
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbftrain train Ice
3h 14m
€24–123

Rotterdam to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 220.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 14m.

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