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Rotterdam to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times 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.

2h 39m
Duration
229 km
Distance
€33
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Duisburg Hbf

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain train Ice / ...
3h 12m
€26–63

Rotterdam to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 12m.

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