Rotterdam to Essen Hbf Trains

Rotterdam to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. 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 44m
Duration: 220 km
Distance: €42
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbftrain Ice

3h 14m

€24–123

Rotterdam to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf 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.

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

4:02 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

4:02 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

4:02 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

3:28 AM → 7:52 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 24, 2026

4:02 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
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