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Rotterdam to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Essen takes 2h 33m and the fastest train 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 33m
Duration
220 km
Distance
€32
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
3h 12m
€26–61

Rotterdam to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:02 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 220.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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 Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 12m.

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