The average train between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is at least one train per day from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf. 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 once daily between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Rotterdam to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf is 182.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 53m.
